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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE STOMACH, SMALL INTESTINE AND
LARGE INTESTINE
Here is a list of the functions of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
Use a text book to help you decide which function(s) belongs to which organ.
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Completes digestion
Stores food
Continues mechanical digestion of food by churning and mixing
Absorbs water
Kills bacteria (with hydrochloric acid)
Absorbs most of the products of digestion
Absorbs minerals
Begins digestion of proteins
Now outline the functions of:
a) the stomach
b) the small intestine
c) the large intestine.
Use bullet points.