(a) Define Chyme. (b) What is its function?
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(a) Define Chyme.
(b) What is its function?
The Stomach:
The stomach is the anatomical region between the esophagus and the duodenum in the gastrointestinal tract. The main areas of the stomach are the cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus. The stomach participates in the chemical and mechanical digestion of food through the secretion of hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and wave-like movements.
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View this answer(a) Chyme is the soupy liquid of macerated food and gastric secretions in the stomach.
(b) Chyme is acidic and contains digestive enzymes. Together...
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Chapter 21 / Lesson 18Learn the chyme definition. Understand the chyme function and the path of chyme. Discover where chyme is produced and know the properties of chyme.