Food can stay in the stomach for 1-5 hours on average.
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Where is the stomach located?
The stomach is located in the upper left part of your of abdomen.
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What is the job of stomach acid?
In addition to helping to break down food, the acid in the human stomach can kill certain germs and neutralize some toxins.
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What are burps and why do they happen?
A burp is air that was swallowed with food and is released via the mouth.
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Do we all feel full with the same amount of food?
No. Each person has different senses of fullness. Some people feel full quickly and some never feel full.
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Which nerve sends the sensations to our brain about how our stomach feels?
The Vagus Nerve sends messages to the brain about how your stomach feels. Those feelings might be related to your emotions or what is physically happening.
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About how long does it take for your brain to get the message from your stomach that you are full?
It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to recognize that you are full.
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Can humans live without a stomach?
A human can live without a stomach. Your small intestines do the most when it comes to food digestion and absorption.
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What causes hunger pangs?
After the stomach empties, the stomach muscles continue to move. This causes hunger pangs.
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How many parts does the stomach have?
There are four main sections of the stomach, and they are the cardia, fundus, body and pylorus.
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What causes heartburn?
Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling in the chest that happens when acids from the stomach travel up the esophagus.
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What is the acid in the stomach called?
The acid known as hydrochloric acid and it can dissolve bones and some metals.
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Which system is the stomach part of and what are some of the other organs in this system?
The stomach is part of the digestive system which also includes the mouth, throat, esophagus, small intestine and large intestine.
