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The [[stomach]] is an [[organ]] in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] which breaks down food [[Molecule|molecules]] into small [[Molecule|molecules]] using [[Enzyme|enzymes]].
===About Adaptations of the Stomach===
: The [[stomach]] produces [[Hydrochloric Acid]].
: The [[Hydrochloric Acid]] in the [[stomach]] kills [[bacteria]] to help prevent us getting sick.
: The [[stomach]] digests food using [[Digestive Enzyme|enzyme]]s.
: The [[Digestive Enzyme|enzyme]]s in the [[stomach]] work best in [[acid]].
: The [[stomach]] has a layer of mucus covering it to prevent digestive juices from damaging the lining of the stomach.
==Key Stage 4==