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Which organ expands when food enters it?
Which organ expands when food enters it?
- The stomach (correct)
- The food pipe or oesophagus
- The small intestine
- The mouth
What is the function of the gastric glands in the stomach?
What is the function of the gastric glands in the stomach?
- To break down proteins
- To produce mucus
- To release hydrochloric acid
- To mix the food with digestive juices (correct)
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
- To break down carbohydrates
- To protect the stomach lining
- To neutralize the food
- To create an acidic medium for the action of pepsin (correct)
What protects the inner lining of the stomach from the acid?
What protects the inner lining of the stomach from the acid?
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What is the function of peristaltic movements in the digestive system?
What is the function of peristaltic movements in the digestive system?
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