Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured ...

D. The food then enters the stomach. 1. Hydrochloric acid is secreted to break down the food even more. 2. The stomach contracts, which churns the acid and food together to form a smooth consistency. a. Chyme is the material that exits the pyloric sphincter. 3. Water- and fat-soluble substances are absorbed through the stomach. a. ................
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