Which organ of the digestive tract functions to store food, kill bacteria, and partially digest proteins?
A) mouth
B) esophagus
C) stomach
D) small intestine
E) large intestine

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The stomach is the organ of the digestive tract that functions to store food before it enters the small intestine for further digestion and absorption. The stomach also has a low pH environment that helps to kill bacteria and partially digest proteins through the action of stomach acid and enzymes.

Which Organ of the Digestive Tract Functions to Store Food