In the textbook,the stomach was given as an example of an organ.Which of the following is a valid description of the work of one of its tissues?

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The epithelial tissue in the stomach secretes substances such as acid and enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.

Note: The other options are incorrect. The connective tissue in the stomach helps support and anchor the organ, but does not drain its contents. The muscle tissue in the stomach is responsible for churning and mixing food, but does not force secretions out of glands. The nervous tissue in the stomach helps regulate digestive activity, but does not communicate directly with the intestines.

In the Textbook,the Stomach Was Given as an Example of an Organ.Which