Did You Know!
The stomach can expand significantly to accommodate meals. When empty, it can hold about 50 milliliters (1.7 ounces), but after a meal, it can stretch to hold about 1 to 1.5 liters (about 34 to 50 ounces) of food and liquid.
Did You Know!
The stomach can expand significantly to accommodate meals. When empty, it can hold about 50 milliliters (1.7 ounces), but after a meal, it can stretch to hold about 1 to 1.5 liters (about 34 to 50 ounces) of food and liquid.