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A lining made of mucus.
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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.
What substance coats and protects the respiratory system?
mucus
What is the function of mucus that coats the stomach wall?
The mucus coats the inside of your stomach to prevent the strong hydrochloric acids in your stomach from wearing your stomach away and creating a hole. The acid is so strong, that if it was outside the body, it could burn a hole in your shirt.
How does mucus help keep your body stay healthy?
Well one of the answers i know of is that your mucus coats the inside of your stomach preventing your stomach acids from eating through your body.
What is the stomach lined with?
The stomach lining is made of mucous and if it gets eaten away by the stomach acid too quickly it can result in to health problems. It's a mucous layer that protects the stomach. Also allows acid created to not effect or destroy the stomach itself.
Can you eat french fries when you have had a stomach virus?
Yes, the salt is good for your stomach. It coats it.
What harmful effect can tar have on the human body?
Tar is the sticky substance that is found on tobacco leaves, when smoked this sticky substance coats the inside of your lungs and ball sack- preventing oxygen from reaching the circulatory system.
What is the name of the substance that coats B cells?
Immunodeficiency
What coats germs to prevent them from harming the body?
Your skin is the biggest thing that protects your body.
What is the name of the lipid substance that coats the alveoli surface?
Surfactant
What do glandes in the stomach produce?
produces fluid
Why is mucin important in the stomach?
it coats the out side of the stomach preventing it from getting hurt from the acids produced
