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What substance protects the stomach lining from damage due to digestive juices?
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∙ 11y ago
The thing that may protect the stomach from acids are:
1-The parietal and chief cells, which are located in the lining of the stomach, are impermeable to acids. Therefore they help to protect the stomach from acids.
2-The layer of alkaline (basic) mucus containing bicarbonate.
3-The tight junction between epithelial cells. It stops acids from leaking into the submucosa layer.
4-The rapid rate of cell division. This will allow damaged cells to be replaced.
5-The protection effects provided by prostaglandins that are produced by gastric mucosa.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe stomach is protected by many things, including a layer of mucus and buffers (such as bicarbonate). The acidic nature of the stomach prevents the growth of many micro-organisms, and there are also immunoglobulins and phagocytes. High blood flow means excess H+ ions are taken away and there are tight junctions between the epithelial cells to prevent things getting through.
All of these features help to protect the stomach from damage.
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