The stomach
A) stores food for later use in the form of fat.
B) dehydrates food materials before passing them to the small intestine.
C) churns food into a paste by mechanical means.
D) absorbs most of the nutrients in food.

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The stomach's primary function is to mechanically break down food by churning it into a semi-liquid paste called chyme, which is then passed to the small intestine for further digestion and nutrient absorption.

The Stomach