YOUR Stomach Digests The Food You Eat! | The Stomach Song | KLT Anatomy

The video tutorial explains the role of the stomach in digestion, highlighting its functions and the process of peristalsis. It describes how the esophagus works with the stomach to move food, the role of the esophageal sphincter, and the importance of stomach acid and enzymes. The tutorial also covers the structure of the stomach, including the rugae, and the transition of food into the small intestine, where it mixes with digestive juices from the pancreas and liver to complete digestion.

What is the process called that moves food from the esophagus to the stomach?

• Peristalsis

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Absorption

What is the function of the esophageal sphincter?

• To open and close the passage to the stomach

• To neutralize stomach acid

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce digestive enzymes

What happens to the rugae when the stomach is full?

• They smooth out

• They produce more acid

• They contract

• They become more wrinkled

Which substances are responsible for breaking down food in the stomach?

• Saliva and mucus

• Water and electrolytes

• Hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes

• Bile and insulin

Where does the food go after passing through the pyloric sphincter?

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

• Esophagus

• Small intestine