A function of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach is to
A. activate pepsin from pepsinogen.
B. chemically digest fats.
C. activate lipase.
D. All apply.
Answer: A
Anatomy & Physiology
You might also like to view...
The sympathetic ganglion chain is also called the sympathetic ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Anatomy & Physiology
The term systole means
a. closure b. conduction c. contraction d. opening e. relaxation
Anatomy & Physiology
Which is NOT a function of Sertoli cells?
A. forming a barrier between the blood and developing germ cells B. secreting inhibin C. nourishing developing sperm D. converting estrogens into testosterone E. phagocytizing defective sperm
Anatomy & Physiology
Blood exiting the left ventricle must pass through the ________ valve.
A) mitral B) pulmonary C) tricuspid D) bicuspid E) aortic
Anatomy & Physiology