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Because the stomach secretes the acid to break down the food. There is no stomach acid secretions in the intestional tract. Because the stomach secretes the acid to break down the food. There is no stomach acid secretions in the intestional tract.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause the inside walls of your intestines are coated with mucus. the very same that comes out of your nose when you're sick. the mucus protects your intestines fromo being digested.
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∙ 12y agoBecause there is interior lining of mucus that prevents The acid from eating through
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∙ 10y agoThe stomach is protected by a layer of mucous which is resistant to stomach acid.
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Is digestion different in dogs?
Stomach acids vary but it is identical to most mammals. Chewing, stomach acids and through the intestines.
What is found in the intestines or stomach?
in your stomach acids fill it. in your intestines well thats where your waste or crap travels to your butt so you may let it flow :D
How does the body neutralize the acidic material leaving the stomach?
is it when it enters your intestines where secretions from your pancreas neutralize the stomach acids
Do acids corrode?
yes, assets corrode.
How Most acids are sour and corrode metals.?
Most acids are sour and corrode metals.
Where After food is ingested where does it go?
goes down your esophagus and into your gut or stomach where it is broken down by enzymes and stomach acids, then proceeds to your small intestines and then to your large intestines and then is pushed out of your anal cavity
Why does contraction of the muscles of the esophagus stomach and intestines help in digestion?
These muscles push down the food. the stomach turns the proteins into amino acids and carbs into sugars and fats into glycerol and fatty acids
What does the stomach do to your food?
The stomach breaks down your food. When you swallow your food, it lands in the stomach. It is broken down by stomach acids and moved into the intestines.
Do acids corrode metals?
Yes. Some can only corrode soft things, and some can corrode everything. But in short, all acids can corrode something. It only gets dangerous if the acid can corrode you.
Why acids are kept in glass container?
Most acids do not corrode glass.
Why doesnt meat tenderizer or pineapple juice break down the cells in your stomach?
They do (as do stomach acids {even faster & better}), but slowly as the stomach is lined (coated) with mucus, which "prevents" physical contact.
What acids are in orange juice and what do they do to regular aluminum?
Tartaric and Citric acids. Given time, the acids may corrode the aluminum.
