Complete Guide to Stomach Physiology and Function
How Does Your Stomach Actually Work?
The stomach is a complex muscular organ that serves multiple critical functions including acid production for digestion and antimicrobial defense, protein synthesis for vitamin absorption, mechanical breakdown of food into chyme, and coordination of digestive processes through neural and hormonal signaling. Contrary to popular belief, the stomach does not absorb nutrients but rather prepares food for absorption in the small intestine through chemical and mechanical processing.