Which of these is a function of the stomach?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Starting the digestion of protein
- Step 1: Pepsin and hydrochloric acid work in the stomach. Answer: Starting the digestion of protein. Why not the others: Absorbing most digested food: That happens in the small intestine. Making bile: Bile is made in the liver. Absorbing water from waste: That happens mainly in the large intestine.
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