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The stomach's mechanical digestion involves:
Options
A Peristalsis
B Churning
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C Segmentation
D Emulsification
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The stomach mechanically digests food through churning—rhythmic muscular contractions that mix food with gastric juices to form chyme.

Hint

What term describes the mixing motion of the stomach?

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