Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002111
How do different organs like the stomach and small intestine contribute to the process of digestion?
1
The stomach absorbs nutrients; The small intestine produces enzymes
2
The stomach breaks down food mechanically; The small intestine absorbs nutrients
3
The stomach produces bile; The small intestine stores waste
4
The stomach filters blood; The small intestine exchanges gases
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. The stomach breaks down food mechanically; The small intestine absorbs nutrients
Solution:
The stomach contributes to digestion by mechanically breaking down food through muscular contractions and producing gastric juices. The small intestine further digests and absorbs nutrients through specialized structures like villi, enhancing nutrient uptake for energy and growth.
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