alleryStart learning →After a meal, the stomach empties completely into the duodenum within:
A2 to 4 weeks
B2 to 4 months
C2 to 4 hours
D2 to 4 days
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 to 4 hours
1. Chyme is released in small amounts at a time.
2. The whole meal takes a few hours.
3. So it is 2 to 4 hours.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 23, The Digestive System._
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