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What lines the walls of the stomach to prevent hydrochloric acid from damaging tissues?
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∙ 12y ago
mucus protects your stomach from the acid
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∙ 12y ago
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How is hydrochloric acid so dangerous because you have in it your stomach and you don't die?
Your stomach has a mucous lining which protects the stomach tissues from the acid. The acid is still dangerous; - If you vomit it up, it can burn your throat. - If the stomach mucous isn't being produced properly, the acid will damage the stomach lining, causing an ulcer. - After exiting the stomach through the pyloric sphincter, the acid is neutralised by alkaline bile. One other factor is human stomach acid is usually diluted by the things dissolved into it. Hydrochloric acid becomes less dangerous when diluted, but much more dangerous when concentrated.
What does the tissues in the stomach do?
Churns the food?
Can stomach acid dissolve metal?
Stomach acid, which is primarily composed of hydrochloric acid, is not typically strong enough to dissolve metal. However, it can corrode certain metals over time. The stomach lining is designed to withstand the acidity, protecting the surrounding tissues. Recommended: ₕₜₜₚₛ://www.dᵢgᵢₛₜₒᵣₑ₂₄.cₒₘ/ᵣₑdᵢᵣ/₃₄₉₁₁₃/ᵥᵢₖₐₛbₐbbₐᵣ₀₀₁/
What four types of tissue found in the stomach?
There are four types of tissue that are found in the stomach. These tissues are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
What tissues are in a stomach?
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Why is it important for the digestive system to build and replace cells and tissues?
The digestive system uses a lot of enzymes, especially in the stomach. The presence of hydrochloric acid is one of the main contributers to stomach acidity. This causes the mucosal lining to degenerate, so the digestive system needs to rebuild cells in order to protect itself.
What special features do glandular tissues in the stomach have?
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How many tissues are found in the stomach?
There are four types
Is the stomach an organ sysytem?
Yes, it has tissues and cells.
What tissues are in a crocodile's stomach?
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What do the tissues in your stomach do?
it helps develope my big head
Your stomach is an organ protected by what?
Ventrally, only the muscles, fatty tissues and the omentum protect the stomach.
