Question

food entering stomach which statement best describes the process shown in diagram b? a. the stomach contracts to absorb the food. b. the stomach contracts to prevent acid from escaping. c. the stomach contracts to mix the food with digestive juices.

Explanation:

The stomach's muscular contractions in digestion mix food with digestive juices. Absorption mainly occurs in the small - intestine, not the stomach. The prevention of acid escape is not the main function shown by the contractions in normal digestion process.

Answer:

C. The stomach contracts to mix the food with digestive juices.