What Is the Stomach's Function in Digestion

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the stomach's function in digestion?

• A) It cuts,chops,and grinds food.
• B) It pushes food through the GI tract.
• C) It chemically breaks down food.
• D) It stirs and churns food to break it down into small particles.

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Definitions:

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