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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).
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∙ 16y agoThe stomach and intestines secrete compounds to line their inner surface. These resist the effects of the corrosive, acidic digestive juices also made by the alimentary canal organs.
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∙ 11y agoThe small intestines do not digest themselves because they are lined with epithelial cells that turn over rapidly and there is a mucus barrier in place.
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∙ 11y agoThe stomach is lined with a protective mucous.
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What part of the body is protein digested in?
Protein is digested in the stomach and small intestine.
The part of alimentary canal where protein is digested?
Protein is digested both in the stomach (by pepsin and trypsin) and in the small intestine.
What classes of food are digested in the small intestine?
CARBOHYDRATES, FAT and PROTEIN
How is protein digested in the alimentary canal?
Protein is firstly broken in the stomach through Chloridric acid. In the small intestine, the protein is absorbed into the blood stream through the inner wall of the small intestine.
What are the 3 classes of macromolecules digested in the small intestine?
Probably fats, carbohydrates, and protein.
Which part starts protein digestion and store the meal to be digested bit by bit?
small intestine
What organ absorbs the digested food into the blood?
The small intestine absorbs digested food into the blood.
Where food is digested?
Do you mean where is food digested? In the Stomach and Small/Large Intestine. Thanks.
What is the importance of small intestine?
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are fully digested in the small intestine.
What organs need minerals and how is it digested?
the small intestine and large intestine.
Are lipids digested in the small intestine?
Yes.
Where is nonpreemulsified fat digested?
small intestine
