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Key Stage 1
Meaning
The stomach is a part of the body where our food goes when we eat it.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A computer image of the stomach.
The stomach is a part of the digestive system and digest our food.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
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.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
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 digestive enzymes including
- The enzymes in the stomach work best in acid.