Stomach

Key Stage 1

Meaning

The stomach is a part of the body where our food goes when we eat it.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

The stomach is a part of the digestive system and helps digest our food.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

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The stomach is an organ in the digestive system which breaks down food molecules into small molecules using enzymes.

About 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 enzymes.

The enzymes in the stomach work best in acid.