Approximately How Long Does It Take for a Meal to Empty

question 65

Multiple Choice

Approximately how long does it take for a meal to empty from the stomach?

• A) one hour
• B) two hours
• C) four hours
• D) six hours
• E) eight hours

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Definitions:

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds made up of carbon atoms bonded to other elements, integral to living organisms.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for most forms of life on Earth, vital for cellular respiration and a component of water.

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Space rocks that survive the passage through Earth's atmosphere and land on the surface.

Organic Compounds

Organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon atoms bonded to other elements, primarily hydrogen, and are found in all living organisms.