9.1 Stomach Tissue

Question 1

Glandular tissue

Answer 1

Produces enzymes, such as proteases which break down proteins, and it secretes (generates or releases) acid to keep a low pH level in the stomach to kill bacteria.

Question 2

Epithelial tissue

Answer 2

Lines the inner surface of the stomach and provides protection.

Question 3

Muscular tissue

Answer 3

Allows contraction of the stomach for peristalsis to move and help mechanically digest the stomach’s contents (food).

Question 4

secretes

Answer 4

to produce or release

Question 5

peristalsis

Answer 5

a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract