Diagram A shows food entering into the stomach.

Question

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Which statement best describes the process shown in diagram B?

A.
The stomach contracts to push the food back into the esophagus.

B.
The stomach contracts to absorb the food.

C.
The stomach contracts to prevent acid from escaping.

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

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the process shown in diagram B is:

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

This process involves the rhythmic contractions of the stomach's muscular walls (peristalsis) that mix the food with gastric juices, aiding in digestion.