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Which organ stores swallowed food and liquid and sends it to the small intestine?

A

Oesophagus

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Large intestine

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Mouth

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Stomach

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Solution

The correct option is D
Stomach

Stomach is a muscular, J-shaped organ in the abdomen. It is a part of the digestive system that stores and secretes gastric juice which helps in digestion of food. This food is then sent to the small intestine for digestion.

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