* The [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] acts as a reservoir in which a semi-solid mass (chyme) is formed from the ingested food before passing into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]. | * The [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] acts as a reservoir in which a semi-solid mass (chyme) is formed from the ingested food before passing into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]. |