Although Neville's stomach seems to be weak at times, the sac-like organ at the base of the esophagus continues to break down the food that the mouth could not. It is a strong organ consisting of layers upon layers of muscles that work together in the continuation of breaking down certain foods. Please answer these following questions using the links provided to learn how our stomach works in the digestive process.
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Questions About Your stomach
- What is one function of the stomach?
- Why is it important for the stomach to be able to store food?
- What substance is produced in the stomach that is capable of dissolving a razor blade?
- What process occurs every 3 to 4 days in the stomach?
- Which one of these foods takes the stomach the longest to process: meat, bread, or carrots?
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