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How much quantity of food can be carried by our stomach?

  1. 2 to 3 L

  2. 1 to 1.5 L

  3. 1 to 2 L

  4. 0 to 1 L

  5. 3 to 4 L
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Explanation

The stomach when completely full can be stretched to hold about 2 to 3 litres of food. The average time for gastric emptying is about 4 hours that varies according to the quantity and type of food consumed. A light meal can be emptied from the stomach in about 2 hours, while a large heavy meal may require up to 6 hours.

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