Role In Human HealthThe stomach prepares food for digestion in
the small intestine. If the stomach is not functioning properly,
there are many problems that can arise with regard to digestion.
Further, the contents of the stomach are so acidic and caustic to
other organs of the body that they can cause problems if they leak
out of the stomach, as may happen with perforating ulcers of the
duodenum or penetrating wounds of the abdomen.
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CONCLUSIONThe stomach is a muscular organ of the digestive
tract. It is located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
The stomach is hollow and sac-shaped. It is involved in the second
phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing).The stomach
produces protease enzymes and hydrochloric acid which kills
bacteria and gives the right pH for the protease enzyme to
work.
