Some people have a disorder in which their stomach muscles cannot contract and churn food. What effect do you think this has on the length of time food stays in the stomach?

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Altherat asked Jan 28, 2023

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Some people have a disorder in

which their stomach muscles cannot contract and churn food.
What effect do you think this has on the length of time food
stays in the stomach?

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Altherat asked Jan 28, 2023

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When the stomach muscles cannot contract and churn food to break it down, the food stays in the stomach longer, therefore increasing the time of digestion.

Matthew Payne answered Feb 3, 2023