What happens to the food after it is chewed?--"It is rolled by my tongue
into the oesophagus or food-pipe."

Where is the oesophagus or food-pipe?--"It passes from the mouth down the
left side of the spine."

What is the stomach?--"A fleshy bag which receives and changes the food we
eat."

Where is the stomach?--"In the front part of the chest, below the heart and
lungs."

Of what is the stomach composed?--"Of three coats or membranes."

What do you mean by composed?--"Made of."

What do you mean by membrane?--"A thin skin."

What are the coats of the stomach called?--"The outer coat, the middle
coat, the inner coat."

Describe the outer coat of the stomach.--"The outer coat is smooth, thick,
and tough."

Of what use is the outer coat of the stomach?--"It strengthens and supports
the stomach."

What do you mean by supports?--"Holds."

Describe the middle coat of the stomach.--"The middle coat is composed of