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The role that cells play in keeping the stomach from digesting itself is in the production of a thick, greasy mucus so that the stomach wall remains intact. This thick mucus is called glycoprotein.
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∙ 16y agoThe stomach is lined with a thick layer of mucus, this prevents it from digesting itself.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the stomach is actually constantly secreting a layer of mucus that protects the stomach itself.
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∙ 14y agoThe stomache produces mucas which stops itself from eating itself
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∙ 13y agoThe stomach maintains a thick mucous lining. This protects the wall of the stomach from the harmful effects of the acidic environment of the stomach.
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What is the coating of the stomach important for?
Mainly to keep it from digesting itself.
What sustance coats and protects the inside of the stomach?
The stomach is protected by the epithelial cells, which produce and secrete a bicarbonate-rich solution that coats the mucosa. Bicarbonate is alkaline, a base, and neutralizes the acid secreted by the parietal cells, producing water in the process. This continuous supply of bicarbonate is the main way that your stomach protects itself from autodigestion (the stomach digesting itself) and the overall acidic environment.
Hydrochloric acid is also present in our stomach how will you justify it how does stomach protect itself from this acid?
Mucus produced by goblet cells in the lining the stomach forms a protective layer preventing the stomach from digesting itself.
What role do cells play in preventing the stomach from digesting itself?
The cell that might be used to help the stomach digest is called trypsin. Also is do to protection by the stomach mucosa that is resistant to the stomach digesting itself. The stomach is lined with dense layers of epithelial cells.
What role do cells play preventing the stomach from digesting itself?
Epithelial cells lining the inside stomach secrete a substance which prevents the stomach acid harming the lining of the stomach.
How does digestive system avoid digesting itself?
The stomach lining is covered in mucus so that the protein-digesting pepsin won't eat away at the muscular lining. However, if the mucus wears off, you can get ulcers in the stomach.
Where is hydrocloric acid produced?
inside the stomach. it is used to digest food. The stomach has a mucous lining that prevents the stomach from digesting itself. Any other organ that would produce the acid would be destroyed by the acid right after.
What happens to your stomach when digesting?
Something happens.
How does disease affect tissues in your stomach?
The most typical disease of the stomach is the peptic ulcer. This affects the tissues of the stomach by eating them away. The stomach is capable of digesting itself, if the protective mucous barrier fails. This can then result in heavy bleeding and death. Ulcers are dangerous.
What are digesting problems?
Digesting problems are when a person or animal has trouble digesting food in the stomach or intestings and where an animal and a human suffers unbearableble pain.
What is the vital function of the stomach?
To begin digesting your food
What has a pH level of 2?
Digesting material in your stomach.
