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In the stomach, chewed solid food is mixed with gastric juices, which contain hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes like pepsin. These substances break down proteins and help liquefy the food, turning it into a semi-liquid mixture called chyme. The muscular contractions of the stomach, known as peristalsis, further help to mix and propel this chyme toward the small intestine for further digestion and nutrient absorption.

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