Digestive Juice (Noun)
Meaning
Secretions that aid digestion.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The stomach produces digestive juice that contains enzymes and acids to break down proteins and fats.
- The digestive juice in the stomach helps to liquefy the food into a liquid mixture called chyme.
- Gastric glands in the stomach lining produce digestive juice that is highly acidic.
- The pancreas and small intestine also produce digestive juice to further break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Abnormal production of digestive juice can lead to digestive disorders such as acid reflux and stomach ulcers.