The most important function of the stomach is to begin protein digestion.
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Q137: Protein digestion is initiated by salivary amylase.
Q138: Parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation both increase salivary
Q139: Sympathetic stimulation inhibits salivary secretion.
Q140: Swallowing propels a bolus of food from
Q141: H⁺ ions are actively secreted against a
Q143: Chyme forms in the stomach, not in
Q144: The presence of hypertonic fluid in the
Q145: HCl activates pepsinogen.
Q146: Gastrin is not secreted during the cephalic
Q147: Peristaltic waves always occur in the stomach
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