Question

The stomach performs which of the following functions:Check All That Apply a. Activates enzymes and prepares proteins for digestion b. Activates enzymes and prepares proteins for digestion c. Enzymatically breaks down food d. Enzymatically breaks down food e. Releases hormones to regulate stomach contractility f. Releases hormones to regulate stomach contractility g. Aids in the retention of vitamin B12 h. Aids in the retention of vitamin B12 i. Primary organ in which nutrient absorption occurs

Answer 1

A) Activates enzymes and prepares

proteins for digestion

B). Activates enzymes and prepares

proteins for digestion

C) Enzymatically breaks down food D) Enzymatically breaks down food

Step-by-step explanation:

The stomach is the internal organ in which the major part of the

digestion of food occurs, being (in humans and many

mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the

alimentary canal linking the oesophagus to the small

intestine.

A few of the functions of the stomach is: churns, mixes, and grinds food to a liquid mass; adds acid, enzymes, and fluid

The following are reasons for discarding the other options

Contractions of the stomach is a brain induced hormonal cause.

Absorption of Vitamin B12 happens at the last part of the small

intestine, Ileum.

Answer 2

A. Activates enzymes and prepares proteins for digestion

Step-by-step explanation:

The stomach is where food bolus is turned into chyme. It's is a site for Protein breakdown by two enzymes Erepsin and Renin. HCL, a member of Gastric Juice, helps I'm the break down of food ..

Contractions of the stomach is a brain induced hormonal cause. Absorption of Vitamin B12 happens at the last part of the small intestine, Ileum.