Question detail
How does the stomach contribute to the body's overall defence against disease?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. By producing enzymes that digest food.
- B. By secreting mucus to trap pathogens.
- C. By maintaining a low pH that destroys pathogens.
- D. By absorbing nutrients from digested food.
Answer
The correct option is By maintaining a low pH that destroys pathogens. because it matches the approved biology in Human defence systems within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is By maintaining a low pH that destroys pathogens. because it stays accurate for Human defence systems in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about describe the stomach as a non-specific defence system against pathogens and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Stomach Function
Students often think the stomach only digests food and do not recognize its role in defending against pathogens.
Emphasize that the stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which kills many pathogens that enter the body with food.
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