Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
is a J-shaped muscular organ, which stores food, it has a capacity of about 1-2 liters in adults.
A
STOMACH
2
Q
include mixing food and serve as a reservoir prior to the food being passed on to the duodenum.
A
STOMACH
3
Q
It is made up of three layers of muscles which are very important in creating grinding motion.
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STOMACH
4
Q
Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.
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STOMACH
5
Q
of the stomach is mechanical digestion.
A
Churning/contraction
6
Q
carry out the chemical digestion.
A
Gastric juice secretions
