NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

EXCRETORY PRODUCTS AND THEIR ELIMINATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The organ where food is mashed and then broken down by acids?

A	esophagus
B	small intestine
C	stomach
D	mouth

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The sphincter lets food enter the stomach, then squeezes shut to keep food and liquids from flowing back up into the esophagus. The stomach muscles churn and mix the food with digestive juices that have acids and enzymes. These juices help break up food into much smaller pieces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stomach. Glands in your stomach lining make stomach acid and enzymes that break down food.

Detailed explanation-3: -An acidic environment is needed for the digestion that takes place in the stomach. By the time food is ready to leave the stomach, it has been processed into a thick liquid called chyme (pronounced: kime).

Detailed explanation-4: -stomach (and duodenum) small intestine (or small bowel) colon (or large intestine/bowel) and rectum.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The mouth and stomach break down food mechanically.

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