AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The human stomach helps break down food for digestion. Which statement BEST describes the stomach?
A
It is part of a cell with a specific function.
B
It is a single cell that performs a life function.
C
It is made up of a small number of cells that perform a single function.
D
It is composed of millions of cells of several types working together to perform a function.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The statement best describes the breakdown of food in the digestive system is Carbohydrate digestion starts in the mouth and protein digestion starts in the stomach. Explanation: The digestion of carbohydrate start in the mouth due to the action of the salivary amylase.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the digestive system is digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stomach muscles churn and mix the food with digestive juices that have acids and enzymes, breaking it into much smaller, digestible pieces. An acidic environment is needed for the digestion that takes place in the stomach.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stomach is a J-shaped organ that digests food. It produces enzymes (substances that create chemical reactions) and acids (digestive juices). This mix of enzymes and digestive juices breaks down food so it can pass to your small intestine. Your stomach is part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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