👉 Somite is a term used in medicine and biology to refer to an organ or tissue that plays a specific role. It's often associated with the digestive system, specifically the stomach, where it is involved in the production of digestive enzymes, which help break down food into smaller molecules for absorption. In the context of somitogenic cells, somites are specialized tissues that develop from the developing embryo and differentiate into various organ systems, including the digestive tract. Somites are also responsible for the development of