fleshy fibres, which have the power of making themselves long or short."

What do you mean by fibrous?--"Composed of threads."

What do you mean by fibres?--"Threads."

Of what are the fibres of the stomach composed?--"Of flesh."

Of what use are the fibres of the stomach?--"They press upon the food, and
push it toward the opening which leads out of the stomach."

Describe the inner coat of the stomach.--"The inner coat is soft, thick,
spongy, and wrinkled."

Of what use is the inner coat of the stomach?--"It prepares a slimy
substance and a fluid."

Of what use is the slimy substance?--"It prevents the stomach from being
irritated by the food."

Of what use is the fluid?--"It dissolves the food."

What do you mean by slimy?--"Soft, moist, and sticky."

What do you mean by irritate?--"To produce unhealthy action."

What do you mean by dissolves?--"Melts."

Where is the food changed after it is taken into the mouth?--"First it is
changed in the mouth; second, it is changed in the stomach; third, it is