The chapter explores the intricate process of digestion in the stomach, covering mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. It discusses the role of hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor, and enzymes in protein digestion, as well as the implications of excess acid production and the presence of H-pylori in causing ulcers. The chapter also delves into gastric emptying, highlighting the factors that influence this critical stage in the digestive system.
Where do proteins, fats, and carbohydrates get broken down and absorbed? What does the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas do? Do we need an appendix? And much more!
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