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Stomach

The stomach is a part of the digestive system where food is broken down by acid. It is then transferred to the intestines.

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What is the main purpose of the stomach?

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The main purpose of the stomach is to break down foods with acids and enzymes and then then lining of the stomach absorbs the nutrients your body needs to stay active and alive.

Much of the nutrition is absorbed at specialized parts of the small intestine, and the large intestine has the job of recovering as much water as the body can.

What food can you eat with a stomach virus?

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you should eat dry foods like crackers,bagels or white rice. NEVER EAT SWEET OR ACIDY FOODS.

Who do you vomit blood after being hit in the stomach?

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The impact breaks blood vessels in the stomach and esophogus causing blood to be vomited.

Can gas cause painless muscle spasms?

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well some special toots can abrupt a spinal tap so efficient that willy wonka would love to eat vegetables afterwards.

Do babies kick in your stomach?

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oh yes it can!! And it´s the most uncomfortable feeling.

What is next to the stomach?

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The esophagus is before the stomach and the small intestine comes after it.

Do all people have the same size stomachs?

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Thin people are less likely to eat until they are physically full, just until they are not hungry anymore. As a result their stomach are more sensitive to stretching, which is what causes that uncomfortable full feeling. People who gladly eat to fullness at every meal will become less sensitive to this stretching sensation, and they can physically stretch their stomachs if they continue this practice. In fact the reason weight loss surgery sometimes fails is because people will manage to eat enough to stretch that tiny pouch of stomach that they still have available until its more like the size of a normal stomach.

Restoring the "tightness" of your stomach requires that you never eat until you are full.

Why are digestive enzymes are called hydrolases?

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Any enzyme that uses hydrolysis (break a molecule in two, break H2O into OH- and H+, match one ion with one piece of molecule, result in two smaller molecules) is called a hydrolase. In chemical digestion, hydrolysis is the main chemical reaction used by the enzymes to break proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other complex molecules into smaller pieces.

Why does menstruation for girls causes severe stomach ache?

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because your uterus lining is disintegrating. the lining of your uterus and blood capillaries present in your uterus to accommodate a baby in case of fertilization is now detaching from your uterus and falling as your period.

Why is there no food in a fetal pig's stomach?

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This is an unborn baby pig, and has never eaten anything. It got its nutrients via the placenta from the mother.

Which acid is present in a human stomach Answers.?

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The acid present in the human stomach is gastric acid.

Why does stomach acid come back up in mouth?

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First a little anatomy lesson;

There is a muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube between the mouth and the stomach), called the 'lower esophageal sphincter' (LES), that tightens to close the opening to the stomach after a person stops eating and/or drinking to prevent the backing up (reflux) of stomach content into the esophagus.

So the reason why stomach acid, or any liquid/food, comes back up from the stomach and into the mouth (also called regurgitation) is because this muscle has not done what it was supposed to do at that time. It either became loose, or didn't close all the way.

Causes that loosen this muscle can be many - from taking certain medications (pain pills, muscle relaxers, etc.), eating certain foods and drinks (chocolate, peppermint, citrus fruits/drinks, alcohol, soda, coffee, etc.) to the position of the body (bending over a certain way), or anything that causes extra pressure on the stomach, even certain medical conditions.

If it only happens once or twice, I agree, it's not too much to worry about. Just drink some water to push/wash the acid back down into the stomach, because you don't want the acid to stay in the esophagus or back of throat because it can cause damage to teeth and the esophagus itself.

If it happens more often, a trip to a doctor, in order to find out or rule out any medical condition, such as GERD, Acid Reflux, hernia, or any other contributing factor.

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You probably ate fried or greasy food. When fried or greasy food is consumed, your body must create more acid to break it down. When the food is gone, the acid remains. Your body slowly gets rid of the excess acid, but slowly. The acid is so hot, that it slowly rises, like a hot air balloon. Then, your mouth! Don't worry, it should do it once or twice, then go away.

Where is the stomach in your body?

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Your stomach resides in the left part of your abdomen just below the heart and left lung. It is surrounded by the heart and lung to the top, the liver to the right, the spleen to the left and the left kidney to the bottom.

To find it on the outside of the body follow your ribcage down from the sternum to the left. When your finger is directly below your left nipple you will be in the general area of the stomach.

Why does the stomach increase in size when performing CPR?

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If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.
This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.

Beware, the victim may vomit.

How long patient stays in hospital after getting stomach pumped?

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Depends on what the mental health professional has to say. They have to evaluate you to see if you are a threat to your self.

Will eating toothpaste harm your stomach?

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Toothpaste should be used for mouth cleansing and is not to be swallowed. If you don't swallow then it wont get to your stomach. If you are having trouble with your stomach, chances are it isn't the toothpaste but something else and you should see a doctor.

Is it possible to live without food for 40 days?

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No. If they can, they are either dead or highly trained professionals. The average human can live little without water, ranging from 5-10 days.

Can tapeworm's live in a humans stomach?

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Tapeworm eggs survive very well outside the body, often for years in unfavorable conditions. Adult tapeworms, however, are very dependent upon remaining in the intestinal tract and are generally dead before they come out of the body.

How long does it take to get your stomach pumped?

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It completely depends on the contents of your stomach.

Say you took a bunch of pills; depending how many you took, it'd take about an hour or so.

Say you drank a lot of booze, that would take about an hour.

Why is the human stomach pH range 2.0 3.0?

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The pH of your stomach is very acidic it ranges between 1.5-3pH, it is maintained by hydrochloric acid (HCL) and gastrin. A specific enzyme, pepsin, is activated and works best on digesting proteins in the acidic environment.

What is antrum gastric?

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An antrum is a bodily cavity, especially one which has bony walls, including those in the sinuses.

Can you eat anything without a stomach?

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