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The cells of the epithelial lining in the vertebrate stomach are not damaged by HCl because of
- A. Mucus secretion covering the epithelium
- B. Neutralization of HCl by alkaline gastric juice
- C. HCl being dilute
- D. Epithelium being resistant to HCl
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mucus secreted by gastric cells forms a protective barrier against HCl, preventing damage to the stomach lining.
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- B. May be binucleated
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- D. Has long microvilli forming brush border
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- B. Unitubular capillaries
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Correct Answer: C
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- B. Oral part of the tongue
- C. Edges & tip of tongue.
- D. Basolateral area of oral part of the tongue.
Correct Answer: B
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- A. a sugar composed of two monosaccharides
- B. stored form of energy
- C. used in DNA synthesis
- D. component of cell membranes
Correct Answer: A
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All enzymes involved in protein digestion are:
- A. secreted by the pancreas
- B. activated by HCl
- C. present in the stomach
- D. secreted in an inactive form
Correct Answer: D
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