Question

What is the role of stomach in human digestive system?

Answer 1

Stomach:

1. It is a J-shaped pouch that receives the bolus and the stomach releases HCl which activates the pepsin enzyme in the stomach and breaks down the proteins.
   
2. Here, the food is mixed with water, and chyme is formed.
3. The chyme is transported to the small intestine for the final stages of digestion.
4. It also acts as a storage organ or as a container of food while it gets digested by various enzymes.