In addition to storage and mechanical breakdown of food,the stomach .
A)is the only place where fats are completely digested
B)is the first site where absorption takes place
C)is the first site where chemical digestion of starch takes place
D)initiates protein digestion and denatures proteins

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The stomach initiates the digestion of proteins through the secretion of hydrochloric acid, which denatures proteins and makes them more accessible to digestive enzymes. Option A is incorrect as fats are primarily digested in the small intestine. Option B is incorrect as the first site of absorption is the small intestine. Option C is incorrect as the chemical digestion of starch begins in the mouth through the action of salivary amylase.

In Addition to Storage and Mechanical Breakdown of Food,the Stomach