THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True/False:Your stomach ONLY chemically digests food
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Not only is the stomach a site for chemical digestion, but also for mechanical digestion. The stomach mixes contents together by churning, which is a form of mechanical digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -In your stomach, unique chief cells secrete digestive enzymes. One is pepsin, which breaks down proteins. Another is gastric lipase, which breaks down triglycerides. In your stomach, your body absorbs fat-soluble substances, such as aspirin and alcohol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most mechanical and some chemical digestion occur in the stomach. Mechanical digestion occurs as layers of muscle in the stomach lining contract to produce a mixing and churning motion. Chemical digestion is carried out by stomach juices that contain enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

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