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Describe the appearance of the stomach lining?
there is a layer of mucus to protect from stomach acids
Why doesn't the stomach of a pig digest itself?
The lining of the stomach continuously secretes a basic solution that lines the mucus membrane of the stomach. This base, a bicarbonate based compound, neutralizes the acid and produces water on a continuous basis.
What protects the stomach lining from its acid environment?
Your stomach has a mucus lining that protects it from the acid. Cells located in your stomach produce this lining.
How does the lining of the stomach compare with the lining of the small intestine?
The lining of the stomach has less surface area than the lining of the small intestine. The stomach lining has a mucus coating that protects it from acid while the lining of the small intestine is less coated.
Locate and describe the stomach and describe the inner surface of a fetal pig?
In a fetal pig, the stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen, below the diaphragm and between the esophagus and the small intestine. The inner surface of the fetal pig's stomach is lined with mucous membrane, which is composed of rugae (folds) that help expand the stomach to accommodate food and aid in digestion.
What is damaged section of stomach lining?
The damage section of stomach lining is actually the entire stomach. The stomach is very acidic, however, is covered with a very thick layer of mucus for protection. If the mucus disappears the stomach lining will be damaged by the acids.
Why does HCI acid not effect the stomach lining?
it does actually effect the stomach lining, but DNA in your stomach lining cells learn to produce cells faster. The stomach lining keeps burning away cells, but cells keep being produced.
Why doesn't the chemical eat away stomach lining?
The chemical doesn't eat away the stomach lining because our stomach lining is surrounded by a thick layer of mucus that can resist the chemical in the stomach.
What is the description of the inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig?
The inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig is lined with gastric mucosa, which contains gastric pits leading to gastric glands. These gastric glands secrete enzymes and mucus that aid in digestion. The lining also has rugae, which are folds that allow for expansion of the stomach.
What organ has a lining of mucus protecting it?
The stomach has a lining of protective mucus.
What is a lesion of the mucosal lining of the stomach or intestine?
A lesion of the mucosal lining of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer.
What protects the stomach from ulcers?
Usually there is a lining of mucous that protects the inner lining of the stomach from the gastric acid.
