Food can stay in the stomach for 1-5 hours on average.
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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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What is the maximum amount of food or liquid the human stomach can hold at one time?
The maximum volume an adult human stomach can hold is about one quart.
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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.
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What is the job of the stomach?
The stomach uses chemicals and enzymes to break down food so it can be sent to the small intestine.
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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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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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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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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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Where is the stomach located?
The stomach is located in the upper left part of your of abdomen.
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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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What causes heartburn?
Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling in the chest that happens when acids from the stomach travel up the esophagus.
