stomach
the stomach
Digestive organs
Digestive organs
The esophagus joins the throat and stomach in the digestive system. No digestion occurs in the esophagus; its only function is transport.
They digest and store food
It moves things that you swallow from your mouth to your stomach.
The main digestive function occurring in the stomach happens when the muscles churn the food into a consistency that is easier to digest for the rest of your intestines. The stomach releases acids and enzymes for the chemical breakdown of food. Pepsin is responsible for protein breakdown.
The enzyme present in the stomach is pepsin. It breaks down the proteins in food while in your stomach and helps with the digestive process.
Mouth, esophagus, stomach
Your stomach uses hydrochloric acid in the digestive process.
The first digestive juices are those produced in saliva that is excreted into the mouth.