Question

young green sea turtles often eat jellyfish. after the sea turtle swallows this jellyfish, the sea turtles esophagus will move the jellyfish into the stomach. which statements about the stomach are true? select all that apply. most nutrient particles are absorbed by tiny blood vessels in the stomach. after food leaves the stomach, it enters the small intestine. the stomach can store partially digested food. the stomach produces digestive chemicals that break down food.

Explanation:

• The stomach is a muscular organ that plays a crucial role in digestion.
• It stores food temporarily and mixes it with digestive juices.
• The digestive juices in the stomach contain enzymes and acid that break down food.
• After the stomach processes the food, it passes into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption.
• Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, not the stomach.

Answer:

• After food leaves the stomach, it enters the small intestine.
• The stomach can store partially digested food.
• The stomach produces digestive chemicals that break down food.