Multiple choice general knowledge

Which part of the human body can expand 20 times its normal size

  1. Brain

  2. Kidney

  3. Stomach

  4. Liver
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The stomach can expand to approximately 20 times its empty volume when food enters, thanks to its rugae (folded tissue) that unfold and its muscular walls that stretch. This allows it to hold about 1-1.5 liters of food normally, and up to 4 liters in extreme cases.

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