EBK CAMPBELL BIOLOGY
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Author: Reece
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Chapter 41, Problem 4TYU
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal and which is positioned just below the diaphragm. The major functions performed by the stomach are storage and to convert solid food into partially liquid food called as chyme.
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