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Why is mucus produced by the cells of the stomach lining?
If your stomach didn't produce a new layer of mucus every week, it would digest itself.
How does the mucus layer work in the stomach?
because it does hahah.
Describe the appearance of the stomach lining?
there is a layer of mucus to protect from stomach acids
Why does mucous layer get formed in the stomach?
Stomach mucus helps break down food in the stomach.
How is the stomach protected from acid?
The stomach is protected from acid by mucus, a slippery substance. The mucus covers the inside of the whole stomach. If there is a patch of mucus that is not there then it will cause a lot of pain from the acid.
What protect the stomach wall from acid?
The stomach wall is protected by mucus. The mucus regenerates about every 2 weeks or so.
What does the walls of the stomach contain?
The walls of the stomach contain a thick layer of mucus. The stomach itself is filled with pepsin and Hydrochloric acid in order to digest food. The thick layer of mucus prevents these acids from digesting the wall of your stomach. Occasionally this mucus recedes and some of the acid can get in. When this occurs, it causes a Peptic Ulcer.
What could happen if your stomach didn't produce enough mucus Explain.?
If the stomach didn't produce enough mucus, "it would not be able to cancel out its own stomach acid and woulsd basically digest itself."
What does the wall of the contain?
The walls of the stomach contain a thick layer of mucus. The stomach itself is filled with pepsin and Hydrochloric acid in order to digest food. The thick layer of mucus prevents these acids from digesting the wall of your stomach. Occasionally this mucus recedes and some of the acid can get in. When this occurs, it causes a Peptic Ulcer.
Why does stomach acid not dissolve the stomach lining?
The stomach acid does not dissolve in our organs because the stomach has a mucous layer that protects it and the acid is immediately neutralized by the bicarbonate in pancreatic fluid when it gets to the bowels.
What is damaged section of the stomach lining?
The stomach is a naturally acid environment protected by a thick layer of mucus. If the mucus wears thin, the acid can attack the stomach wall itself. That is called an ulcer.
What is the role of the acid in the stomach?
Stomach acid is used to break down the food that enters your stomach. Because this is acid, a mucus layer is on the inside part of your stomach's skin. If this layer is "burned' away, you may get a stomach ulcer.
