Which of the following is a function of the stomach?
A. It churns food into a paste by mechanical means.
B. It absorbs most of the nutrients in food.
C. It digests lipids.
D. Most chemical digestion takes place in the stomach.
E. It stores food in the form of fat.
Answer: A
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A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 2, 1, 4, 3 C. 4, 2, 1, 3 D. 1, 4, 2, 3 E. 3, 1, 4, 2
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false