The stomach is extremely acidic, allowing it to perform several interesting feats. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences of this acidic environment?

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The stomach is extremely acidic, allowing it to perform several interesting feats. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences of this acidic environment?
 
The stomach is extremely acidic, allowing it to perform several interesting feats. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences of this acidic
environment?
O a.
Conversion of the inactive form of a stomach enzyme, pepsinogen, into pepsin.
O b. Denatures and unfolds proteins making them easier to digest.
O c. Heart burn can be the result of the upper esophageal sphincter not closing properly.
O d. Damage to the walls of the stomach, if not for the secretion of mucus.
O e.
An inhospitable environment to most, but not all, microorganisms.
Transcribed Image Text:The stomach is extremely acidic, allowing it to perform several interesting feats. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences of this acidic environment? O a. Conversion of the inactive form of a stomach enzyme, pepsinogen, into pepsin. O b. Denatures and unfolds proteins making them easier to digest. O c. Heart burn can be the result of the upper esophageal sphincter not closing properly. O d. Damage to the walls of the stomach, if not for the secretion of mucus. O e. An inhospitable environment to most, but not all, microorganisms.
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