Stomach - e-Anatomy

stomach  The stomach is in the upper portion of the abdomen Food travels here after moving down the esophagus The liver, located on the left upper side The stomach serves as a temporary receptacle for storage and mechanical distribution of food before it is passed into the intestine In animals

Stomach and duodenal ulcers can cause abdominal pain, heartburn, indigestion or nausea, but usually heal quickly after treatment  5 Reasons for Stomach Pain · Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS related abdominal pain may become worse after you eat a meal or if you are stressed

First, the stomach wall is covered by a thick coating of bicarbonate-rich mucus This mucus forms a physical barrier, and its bicarbonate ions neutralize acid  The stomach is an organ which helps to break down food Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 Science guide