Quiz - Digestive System II

Question 1

Which of the following is false about the stomach?
•The stomach is a U ­shaped muscular pouch in the abdomen.
•Mechanical digestion does occur in the stomach
•Digestive juice in the stomach contains anenzyme that breaks down proteins.
•Hydrochloric acid in the stomach kills many bacteria that are swallowed with food.

Answer 1

The stomach is a U ­shaped muscular pouch in the abdomen.

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