The stomach consists of several types of tissues working together:
- Epithelial tissue lines the stomach and secretes gastric juices, including digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid.
- Muscular tissue allows the stomach to contract and churn food, aiding in digestion.
- Connective tissue supports and binds these tissues together.
- Nervous tissue regulates the muscular contractions and secretion of digestive juices in response to food intake.