Along the alimentary canal - The stomach

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What does the stomach produce?

The stomach wall is lined with gland. These produce hydrochloric acid and a protein-digesting enzyme called pepsin.

What does the hydrochloric acid do?

The hydrochloric acid kills many kinds of bacteria in the food and provides the acid conditions that pepsin needs to start breaking down protein n the food.

How is the food prevented by leaving the stomach?

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When does the valve open?

When the food is broken down into a creamy liquid

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