Choose the statement that is TRUE.
a. Most digestion occurs in the stomach.
b. Most of the fluid absorbed by the gut is absorbed by the large intestine.
c. Cells in the stomach wall include muscle cells, neurons, endocrine cells, acid-secreting cells, and mucous-secreting cells.
d. The liver secretes acidic bile.
Ans: c. Cells in the stomach wall include muscle cells, neurons, endocrine cells, acid-secreting cells, and mucous-secreting cells.
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