Assertion (A): The stomach is in charge of breaking food down into smaller pieces.
Reason (R): The stomach contains powerful digestive enzymes and acids that aid in the digestion and absorption of food in the intestines.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
The assertion is that the stomach is said to be in charge of breaking down food into smaller pieces. This is a well-known fact that is supported by the reason given.
The stomach contains powerful digestive enzymes and acids that help break down food and prepare it for further digestion and absorption in the intestines, according to the explanation. Food passes down the esophagus and into the stomach, where it is mixed with stomach acid and enzymes like pepsin. These enzymes and acids aid in the breakdown of food into smaller particles as well as the dissolution of nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
The muscular walls of the stomach also aid in mixing and grinding food, further breaking it down into smaller pieces. Once the food has been properly broken down in the stomach, it travels to the small intestine to be digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
Therefore, The assertion and reason work in tandem to explain the stomach's critical role in breaking down food into smaller pieces and preparing it for further digestion and absorption in the intestines. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.