Question Detail
Question
The stomach releases food into the small intestine in small portions as:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The stomach temporarily holds food and releases it into the small intestine as chyme, a semi-fluid mixture of partially digested food and gastric secretions. This is regulated to match the small intestine's digestive capacity.
Hint
This semi-fluid mixture is the result of mechanical and chemical digestion in the stomach.