When the stomach is empty, is is covered by many folds called "Rugae." When it is full, the stomach smoothes out, and has the capacity to hold more than 1 quart.
Our stomach is highly acidic and even contains hydrochloric acid (which helps to break down food and kills bacteria).
Digestion of protein is done by Pepsinogen. Pepsinogen remains inactive until is comes into contact with gastric juices from the stomach, at which point it turns into Pepsin (the active form of pepsinogen).
Our stomach is highly acidic and even contains hydrochloric acid (which helps to break down food and kills bacteria).
Digestion of protein is done by Pepsinogen. Pepsinogen remains inactive until is comes into contact with gastric juices from the stomach, at which point it turns into Pepsin (the active form of pepsinogen).
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