Question

"Stomach is mainly responsible for initial digestion of $\underset{–}{A}$ and absorption of $\underset{–}{B}$
Select the option which correctly describes A and B in the given blanks respectively.

• A. Carbohydrates, alcohol
• B. Lipids, carbohydrates
• C. Proteins, alcohol
• D. Alcohol, protiens

Answer 1

The correct option is C Proteins, alcohol

Digestion of food basically initiates in the buccal cavity. The buccal cavity contains the salivary gland which releases the salivary amylase. Salivary amylase acts on starch (carbohydrates) and converts it into maltose. Through the oesophagus food transported to the stomach. Chemical digestion of protein and fat takes place in the stomach and absorption of lipid-soluble substances such as alcohol and aspirin takes place in the stomach.

So, the correct option is ' Protein and alcohol '