Functions of the Stomach Include All of the Following Except

Question

Functions of the stomach include all of the following except
A) storage of ingested food.
B) denaturation of proteins.
C) initiation of protein digestion.
D) absorption of triglycerides.
E) mechanical breakdown of food.

Accepted Answer

The stomach does not absorb triglycerides, as this occurs primarily in the small intestine. The other functions listed, including storage of ingested food, denaturation of proteins, initiation of protein digestion, and mechanical breakdown of food, are all functions of the stomach.