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Top fun facts about the stomach
short by / on Wednesday, 4 June, 2025
Peristalsis drives digestive motility while the stomach’s rugae allow expansion up to 1.5 litres. Mechanoreceptors and hormones like ghrelin regulate hunger and satiety. Rapid mucosal renewal every 3–4 days protects against acid erosion, showcasing the stomach’s dynamic physiological adaptation.