The stomach churns food into a pasty material is called
A)a bolus.
B)chyme.
C)chyle.
D)saliva.

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Chyme is the pasty material that results from the churning and mixing of food with stomach acids and digestive enzymes. A bolus refers to a small, rounded mass of chewed-up food that is ready to be swallowed. Chyle is a milky fluid that is formed in the small intestine and transported through the lymphatic system. Saliva is a watery fluid that contains enzymes that help break down food in the mouth.

The Stomach Churns Food into a Pasty Material Is Called