Functions of the STOMACH 🍲🥣🍽️ 🍲DIGESTS food (breaks down food) DAMAGE: Stomach can’t digest food properly = malnutrition and indigestion = nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain 🍲Produces GASTRIC ACID DAMAGE: Low gastric acid = indigestion and bacterial overgrowth; High gastric acid = acid reflux and ulcer 🍲Produces INTRINSIC FACTOR DAMAGE: Low intrinsic factor = vitamin B12 deficiency = pernicious anemia and neurological issues 🍲Protects GI TRACT with a mucous layer DAMAGE: Compr

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The ileum is the longest and final section of the small intestine, crucial for absorbing vitamin B12, bile salts, and remaining nutrients. It plays a key role in digestion, immunity (via Peyer’s patches), and smooth transfer of contents to the large intestine. Know its structure, function, and clinical importance in one glance! #Ileum #DigestiveSystem #HumanAnatomy #BiologyFacts #GKforExams | InfoPic Notes