In this lesson, you have learned that the stomach is an organ in the digestive system that is made up of different tissues that are made of specialized cells. Explain how the stomach depends on other body systems to carry out its role in breaking down food molecules. Use scientific evidence and reasoning to support your answer.

volcanoes (an event in the geosphere) release a large amount of particulate matter into the atmosphere. these particles serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets (hydrosphere). rainfall (hydrosphere) often increases following an eruption, stimulating plant growth (biosphere).

affects the water bodies: excessive use of fertilizers causes eutrophication. the fertilizers which are used on plants affect the quality of land on which it is used, further causing erosion of soil. the fertilizers used on plants contain harmful chemical fumes which affect the environment.

b a mature ovary of a plant.