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What are introduced in the stomach?

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How is the stomach protected from acid?

The stomach is protected from acid by mucus, a slippery substance. The mucus covers the inside of the whole stomach. If there is a patch of mucus that is not there then it will cause a lot of pain from the acid.


What animals produce uric acid?

Uric acid is primarily produced by birds, reptiles, and some terrestrial invertebrates, such as insects and arachnids. These animals excrete nitrogenous waste in a semi-solid form, which helps conserve water, making it advantageous for survival in arid environments. In addition, certain mammals, like the giant ground sloth, also produced uric acid, though most mammals primarily excrete urea.


How do Texas horned LIZARDS excrete waste?

They excrete faeces and uric acid from their cloaca.


Do reptiles excrete uric acid?

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What protects your stomach walls from acid?

A lining of mucus is what protects ur stomach from hydrochloric acid


What 3 things can animals excrete?

Animals excrete a variety of substances through the excretory and respiratory systems. Three things they excrete are carbon dioxide, uric acid, and ammonia.


What protect the stomach wall from acid?

The stomach wall is protected by mucus. The mucus regenerates about every 2 weeks or so.


Why doesn't the strong hydrochloric acid burn our stomachs?

Because we have a thick layer of mucus surrounding the lining of our stomach. The mucus is strong enough to withstand the acid.


What waste the kidneys excrete?

The end product of filtration and re-absorption in the kidneys is urine.


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In which form reptiles birds and insects excrete nitrogenous waste?

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