Question

i. Absorption of water, simple sugars and alcohol

ii. Digestion of proteins

iii. Absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$

iv. Digestion of maltose in bolus and its absorption.

Which of the above are functions of the stomach?

• A. i and iii
• B. i, ii and iii
• C. iii and iv
• D. ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is B i, ii and iii

Carbohydrate digesting enzymes are absent in the stomach, so maltose cannot be digested.