12 Interesting stomach facts: Human body facts

We can survive without a stomach. This, combined with removal of spleen, ¾ of liver, 80% of intestines, a kidney, a lung, and all the organs from the groin area wouldn’t kill you. Tweet This

Stomach is actually located a bit higher up the body than most people think. Tweet This

Hydrochloric acid in stomach kills bacteria and viruses entering with the food. The enzyme protease, however, flourishes in such an environment. Tweet This

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When blushing, parallel to face, stomach blushes too. Tweet This

Burping releases the air you intake with food. In some cultures, it’s a compliment to the chef. Tweet This

‘Borborygmi’ is the scientific term for stomach rumble. Tweet This

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Stomach can hold up to half a gallon (over 1.5 litres) food or drink. Tweet This

Stomach resists hydrochloric acid only thanks to the constant renewal of its lining. When this process is not fast enough, ulcers appear. Tweet This

Stomach acid can dissolve most metals. Tweet This

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In fact, digestion only starts in stomach. Small intestines do the major part. Tweet This

Food leaves stomach as a semi-fluid, called ‘chyme.’ Tweet This

Stomach is generally the same size in most of us, contrary to common beliefs. Tweet This

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