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What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

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What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?
  1. Absorption of nutrients
  2. Mechanical and chemical digestion
  3. Storage of bile
  4. Production of insulin

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?
  • Step 1: Understand that the stomach is a part of the digestive system.
  • Step 2: Know that the stomach holds the food after you swallow it.
  • Step 3: Learn that the stomach mixes the food with gastric juices, which are acidic and help break down the food.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this mixing process is called mechanical digestion.
  • Step 5: Understand that the gastric juices also contain enzymes that help chemically break down the food.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the stomach's main job is to digest food both mechanically (mixing) and chemically (using juices).
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