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Why does heartburn burn the esophagus but not the stomach?
That is a good question. You have mucus coat on the inner side of the stomach. This protects the stomach from the attack of the acid and pepsin. There is no such protection available to the esophagus.
What is precipitate is used to coat the stomach and intestines?
mucous
Stomach lining is protected from the very strong acid of the stomach by what?
The stomach lining is protected from the very strong acid of the stomach by a coat of mucus. It is secreted by mucous membranes.
Structural adaptation in physical digestion of the stomach?
Your stomach is coated with mucous coat. This is made of sugars and there is no peptide bond, there in mucous. So the stomach is protected from the killing action of pepsin enzyme on the stomach wall.
Why does the stomach maintain its integrity?
The stomach wall is coated in thick mucus to block the gastric acid. The stomach also quickly generates new layers of flesh if a hole is made in the coat of mucus
How can you reduce the stomach side effects of taking ibuprofen?
do not take on an empty stomach. if you do not want to eat, then drink a glass of milk , it will coat the stomach. also, taking antacids twice a day will help.
Which substance secreted by the body helps coat the stomach and protects it from it's own acid?
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Why did Napoleon hide his hand in his coat for portraits?
His dik reached his stomach and liked to masturbate a lot
Is chocolate good for stomach aches?
Yes DARK chocolate is good for your stomach!
Is fenugreek good for stomach ache?
yes it is good for stomach...... it contain lot of fibres
What organ produces a mucoid barrier to prevent self-digestion?
The stomach contains mucous neck cells that make mucous to coat the epithelial cells lining the stomach. Without the mucous, the acidity and pepsin in the stomach would break down the lining of the stomach and create ulcers.
Is anise good for stomach ache?
It's neither good or bad. Mint is supposedly good for stomach ache though.
