How Stomach Muscle Contractions Aid Digestion: Churning Explained
The process is called churning (or peristalsis). In the stomach, smooth muscle layers contract and relax rhythmically, mixing food with gastric juices and breaking large particles into smaller ones. This increases surface area for enzymatic action and nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
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