Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Self-digestion of the stomach and small intestine is prevented by the mucus lining that protects these organs from the acidic and enzymatic activity of the digestive juices. Additionally, the cells of the stomach and small intestine have tight junctions that prevent digestive enzymes from leaking out and causing harm. The presence of bicarbonate in the mucus also helps to neutralize any excess acid that may come into contact with the lining.
The order is as follows: Stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
The small intestine.
Actually The small intestine is not connected to the stomach. Between the stomach and the small intestine is the Duodendum. At the end of the small intestine the colon, or large intestine begins.
No. The duodenum is part of the small intestine and connects the small intestine to the stomach.
No. Food goes to the stomach and then to the small intestine.
The duodenum is the section of the small intestine that is attached to the stomach.
The small intestine
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Stomach and small intestine Protein digestion starts in the stomach, then the small intestine completely digests it.
The small intestine is connected to the stomach at one end and to the large intestine at the other end. Food from the stomach enters the small intestine for further digestion and absorption of nutrients before waste passes into the large intestine for eventual elimination from the body.
The duodenum is the part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. The food moves through the pylorus from the stomach to the small intestine.