Question

Describe the function of muscle cells in the wall of the stomach.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The stomach secretes acid and enzymes that digest food. Ridges of muscle tissue called rugae line the stomach. The stomach muscles contract periodically, churning food to enhance digestion. The pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve that opens to allow food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine

Answer 2

The function of muscle cells in the wall of the stomach is to contract periodically, churning food to enhance digestion.

Explanation:

• The stomach secretes acid  internally and the enzymes present helps to  digest food.
• The different ridges of muscle tissue is known as rugae line the stomach.
• These stomach muscles contract periodically, and do churning food to enhance digestion.
• The pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve.
• It opens to allow food to pass from the stomach into the small intestine
• The muscles present inside are smooth muscles. These Smooth muscle inside the stomach are responsible for gastric content
• Our  stomach is like a J-shaped, muscular, and which is a hollow organ.
• The main purpose muscles is to digest food.

Functions:

• It functions as a reservoir.
• It secretes acid and other enzymes.
• Temporary storage of food.
• Contract and relax to mix and break down the food.

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