The Journey of Food

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The mucus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of peristaltic movements in the digestive system?

<p>To move the food along the digestive tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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