Which process is NOT a main function of the stomach?

A) propulsion B) secretion C) digestion D) absorption


Answer: D

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There are five basic taste sensations. Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent

A.  Sweet; organic compounds such as sugar B.  Sour; hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons C.  Salty; metal ions such as potassium or sodium D.  Bitter; acids such as those in toxins or poisons E.  Umami; amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soup

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Name the ion that commonly serves as a cofactor for intracellular enzymes, such as the sodium-potassium pump.

A. Hydrogen B. Magnesium C. Calcium D. Phosphate E. Carbonate

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Which of the following is synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

a) Aldosterone b) Cortisol c) Testosterone d) Calcitriol e) Glucagon

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