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Your stomach acid is made up of enzymes which have the ability to digest flesh. If your stomach didn't continuously produce mucous to line itself, the acid would digest it and all other organs underneath it (assuming your standing upright).

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What is lined with mucous-secreting cells called the mucosa.?

The Stomach


Which of these is lined with mucous-secreting cells called the mucosa?

esophagus Every system that has an outside opening produces mucous. This includes the respiratory, urinary, digestive and urogenital systems. Also the lining of the eye produces mucous. This substance keeps the membranes moist and prevents them from drying out.


Why is stomach lined with mucous?

Your stomach acid is made up of enzymes which have the ability to digest flesh. If your stomach didn't continuously produce mucous to line itself, the acid would digest it and all other organs underneath it (assuming your standing upright).


What are stomach uterus and bladder are lined with what?

Smooth muscles


Why the protein of small intestine itself is not digested?

Possible Answers: The epithelial cells lining the stomach have specialized defensive properties against stong acids Mucous found within the stomach The stomach's epithelial cells are defenseless against stong acids The stomach has a pH of 7 when digestion isn't taking place Correct answer: Mucous found within the stomach Explanation: A layer of mucous forms between the epithelial cells of the stomach and the acid within the stomach. This mucous is secreted by mucous cells lining the stomach. When the mucous layer is broken down, certain complications can take place (e.g. stomach ulcers).


The urinary tract is lined with?

Mucous membrane


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.


What is the prominent ridges in the lining of the empty stomach?

Stomach is lined by various folds of mucous membrane and muscle tissue. These folds are termed as Rugae. This results in the characteristic appearance of stomach on the endoscopy.


Mucous membrane lined cavities called?

Sinuses


Which body system would NOT be lined with a mucous membrane?

The skeletal system would not be lined with a mucous membrane. Mucous membranes are found in the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems to secrete mucus that helps protect and lubricate these cavities.


Mucous membrane-lined cavities are called?

Sinuses


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.