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In the digestive system, is it possible for a person to digest food without a stomach?

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Yes: The small and lower intestines are responsible for the absorption of many of the nutrient's in food. The stomach does help break down food and store food until the intestines are read to take more food in.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2015

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