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3. The Stomach

This is a J-shaped, muscular bag. When it's empty, it's quite small, but it stretches to hold your food.

Its job is to:

Churn and mix the food with strong acid and more enzymes, turning it all into a soupy mush.

💡 Fun Facts

  • The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve some metals!
  • Don't worry, your stomach is protected from its own acid by a thick layer of slimy mucus.
  • Your stomach 'growls' when you're hungry because it's squeezing air and any leftover bits around.