Histology Embryology Stomach widest part of alimentary canal Temporary storage and mixing -4 hours -digest food partially to form a semi-fluid mass termed chiral --absorb part of water and ions Water, electrolytes, some drugs like aspirin and alcohol (absorbed through stomachStomach ---widest part of alimentary canal ---Temporary storage and mixing – 4 hours ---digest food partially to form a semi-fluid mass, termed chyme ---absorb part of water and ions – Water, electrolytes, some drugs like aspirin and alcohol (absorbed through stomach)