Which is NOT a function of the human stomach?

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Oksanka [162]3 years ago

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<h2>Answer:</h2>

The statement given in option C is not the function of stomach.

<h2>The stomach has 3 primary functions: </h2>

Transitory holding for nourishment, which goes from the throat to the stomach where it is held for 2 hours or more.
Blending and breakdown of nourishment by compression and unwinding of the muscle layers in the stomach.
Absorption of nourishment

The mucosa contains specific cells and organs that produce hydrochloric acid and stomach related chemicals to help digest nourishment. The mucosa in the cardiovascular and pyloric layer of the stomach discharge bodily fluid that shields the coating of the stomach from the acid delivered for processing.

VladimirAG [237]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

Before food gets to the stomach, it is first masticated in the mouth then after swallowing, pass through the esophagus before entering the stomach. The stomach then physical churns foods that help in digestion and also produces digestive enzymes like pepsin. Stomach has folds called ruggae that increase surface area for which food is broken down by enzymes. In addition the stomach lining producs HCl that creates an acidic environment to kill bacteria. Food stays in the stomach for about 4 hours before moving on to the ileum.

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