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Explain the role of the stomach in the process of physical digestion.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyHuman nutritionCore content

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Explain the role of the stomach in the process of physical digestion

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Role of the Stomach

The stomach uses muscular contractions to churn food, breaking it into smaller pieces and mixing it with digestive juices.

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    Describe how the stomach contributes to physical digestion.

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