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A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
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A hole in the stomach wall is known as a?
If it isn't caused by an injury, it's called an ulcer.
What you called the hole in your stomach?
a hole in your stomach is called an ulcer
What is An opening in a wall called?
crack,hole or door
What causes bleeding from intestines?
That's an ulcer, and results from the acid in your stomach dissolving a hole in YOUR stomach wall. I suggest a hospital.
What are lumps on the stomach wall called?
rugae
What is the function of mucus that coats the stomach wall?
The mucus coats the inside of your stomach to prevent the strong hydrochloric acids in your stomach from wearing your stomach away and creating a hole. The acid is so strong, that if it was outside the body, it could burn a hole in your shirt.
What is it called when a hole in the stomach develops?
gastric ulcer
What is hole in lining of stomach?
A hole that develops in the lining of the stomach is called an ulcer. There are several types, named for their location and the depth of the ulcer.
What is the function of the inner wall of the stomach?
The inner wall of the stomach is folded into many furrows called rugae (any fold, ridge, or furrow found within an organ). At the bottom of these folds are the secretary cells called the gastric pits ( Cells located at the bottom of rugae within the stomach). These are surrounded by a thick protective layer of mucus. This mucus on the inner wall of your stomach protects you from Hydrochloric acid (a clear, colorless, liquid with a strong, sharp odor and strongly acidic taste) from burning a hole in your stomach.
What hole allows food from the stomach into the small intestine?
The hole that allows food from the stomach into the small intestine is called the pylorus. It is a muscular valve located at the lower end of the stomach. When it relaxes, it allows the partially digested food (chyme) to pass from the stomach into the small intestine.
What is the movement of the stomach wall called?
bowel movement
What is the name of a hole in the lining of the stomach?
It is called belly button which shows up outside on stomach.
