The Stomach Is an Important Part of the Digestive System

question 57

Multiple Choice

The stomach is an important part of the digestive system.Which function is NOT performed by the stomach?

• A) churning acid and pepsin with food to make chyme
• B) storing food
• C) producing salivary amylase
• D) passing chyme into the small intestines
• E) absorbing water and certain drugs

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