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What happens if stomach acid isn't effective in killing microorganisms?
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you get sick
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What happens if i don't take snythroid on an empty stomach?
It will not be as effective.
In the movie Cloverfeild what happens to Marlena?
Her stomach swells and then explodes killing her. G.M.P
Hydrochloric acid in stomach kills what?
Acid in the stomach is a primary bodily defense against microorganisms. Obviously, it can be overwhelmed or bypassed, but it is toxic to many microorganisms.
Is a stomach bug caused by microorganisms?
NO ITS NOT CAUSED BY MICROORGANISM
What part of the body contains acid that kills microorganisms in your food?
stomach
Where do microorganisms trapped in the mucus of the nasal cavity eventually end up?
Stomach
What is the benefit of having hydrochloric acid in your stomach?
Hydrochloric acid reduces the pH of the stomach fluids to 1.5-2. At such a low pH, most microorganisms are unable to survive. So, when we ingest microorganisms with our food, they are killed by the acidic conditions in our stomach. That is why, people don't fall sick all the time.
What are the importance of microorganisms?
Both nitrogen cycle and carbon cycle require microorganisms to fulfill their role. Moreover they also help digestion in the stomach of many animals.
What would happen if specialized cells in your stomach could no longer produce HCl?
The main functions of HCl is killing microorganisms and bacteria. it also aids in digestion as it helps breaking down ingested food into small soluble particles which are then taken up by the blood stream. Reverse will happen if the stomach stops producing HCl.
How does the stomach protect the body?
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach helps protect against disease because it kills many microorganisms and toxins in food.
Can a stomach bug be caused by microorganisms?
Yes. Stomach bugs are caused by a bacterial or viral infection often resulting from ingesting contaminated food or drink.
What happens to pepsin strucutrally as it leaves the stomach?
Pepsin helps in digestion of proteins, hydrochloric acid and mucus. HCl helps in killing bacteria present in food. When food leaves stomach it is partially digested soupy liquid called as chyme.
