PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BILIARY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This organ stores and churns food
A
Pancreas
B
Stomach
C
Gallbladder
D
Liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stomach is a muscular bag and it churns the food to help break it down mechanically as well as chemically. The food is then squeezed through a second sphincter into the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.

Detailed explanation-2: -This part is called fundus. It is usually filled with air that enters the stomach when you swallow. In the largest part of the stomach, called the body, food is churned and broken into smaller pieces, mixed with acidic gastric juice and enzymes, and pre-digested.

Detailed explanation-3: -The antrum lies below the body. It holds food until your stomach is ready to send it to your small intestine. The pylorus is the bottom part of your stomach.

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