Explain briefly about the structure of stomach.

Explanation

1) Our stomach is not a bag with specific volume . It is a like a pouch which is elastic in nature.
2) The size of the stomach increases based on the food we intake.
3) Digestive juices are produced depending on the quantity of food material.
4) The walls of the stomach secrete juice containing hydrochloric acid
5) Mucus secreted by some cells in the walls of the stomach form a thin lining on the walls of the stomach . This counters the action of acid.
6) The food is thoroughly mixed with the digestive juices by peristaltic movement of muscles in stomach.
7) The digestive juices of the stomach turns food into a smooth liquid mass called chyme.