Question

How long does food stay in the stomach?

Answer 1

Stomach:

1. The stomach is a muscular organ that helps in the digestion of food.
2. Food particles from the oral cavity enter the stomach via the esophagus and digested food is passed onto the small intestines for further digestion.
3. The food is retained in the stomach for three to four hours to ensure complete digestion.
4. A considerable amount of digestion occurs in the stomach and the duration of digestion depends on the food particles.
5. Carbohydrates are digested quickly whereas proteins take longer to break down.