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The Stomach
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Structure
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Muscular bag shaped like a J found in the upper abdomen on the left side of the body
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There are sphincters (valves) at each end to control the movement of food
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The stomach contains glands that produce gastric juice that contains enzymes and acid
Function
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Stores and churns food into a substance called chyme
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There is little digestion that occurs in the stomach (proteins)
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The main function is to destroy bacteria (hydrochloric acid)
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