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What organ has a lining of mucus protecting it?
The stomach has a lining of protective mucus.
Where in the body does peptic ulcer disease occur?
Peptic ulcer disease typically occurs in the stomach or the first part of the small intestine known as the duodenum. These ulcers are usually caused by the stomach acid eroding the lining of these digestive organs. Treatment involves medications to reduce stomach acid and promote healing of the ulcers.
Is the lining of the stomach rough or smooth?
The lining of the stomach is made up of folds called rugae, which allow the stomach to expand and contract as it digests food. These rugae give the lining a slightly rough texture.
What is it called when your stomach digests itself?
Autodigestion refers to the process where the stomach lining is damaged by its own digestive acids and enzymes, leading to inflammation or ulcers. This can occur due to a disruption in the stomach's protective mucosal barrier, causing the stomach to essentially digest itself.
Is your stomach lined with mucus?
Yes, your stomach is lined with mucus. The chemicals the stomach secretes (i.e., pepsin) are designed to digest protein. But your stomach walls are also made of protein! The mucus coats the lining of your stomach so the chemicals do not destroy the lining.
Which of the following mechanisms helps prevent the gastric juice from destroying the stomach lining?
generation through mitosis of new cells to replace the stomach lining
How is Ulcers caused?
ulcers occur when the mucus lining of the stomach becomes to thin
What is friability erythema and erosion in the stomach?
Friability erythema and erosion in the stomach means that the stomach is red and there is lose of the lining. It can occur from tiny sores in the stomach.
What is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or small intestine?
Open sores that occur inside the stomach lining are called ulcers. Having these ulcers frequently is referred to as open sore stomach.
Acute gastritis can result from?
Severe pain is likely to occur. Pathologically, erosion of the stomach lining (epithelium) may occur, especially if untreated, and in extreme cases, perforation of the stomach or duodenum may occur.
What protects the stomach lining from its acid environment?
Your stomach has a mucus lining that protects it from the acid. Cells located in your stomach produce this lining.
Where do varices occur?
Varices may occur in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, or in the upper part of the stomach.
How does the lining of the stomach compare with the lining of the small intestine?
The lining of the stomach has less surface area than the lining of the small intestine. The stomach lining has a mucus coating that protects it from acid while the lining of the small intestine is less coated.
What is damaged section of stomach lining?
The damage section of stomach lining is actually the entire stomach. The stomach is very acidic, however, is covered with a very thick layer of mucus for protection. If the mucus disappears the stomach lining will be damaged by the acids.
Why does HCI acid not effect the stomach lining?
it does actually effect the stomach lining, but DNA in your stomach lining cells learn to produce cells faster. The stomach lining keeps burning away cells, but cells keep being produced.
Why doesn't the chemical eat away stomach lining?
The chemical doesn't eat away the stomach lining because our stomach lining is surrounded by a thick layer of mucus that can resist the chemical in the stomach.
Why do hydrochloric acid produced in our stomach do not harm our stomach?
The stomach lining is protected by a layer of mucus that prevents hydrochloric acid from coming into direct contact with the stomach tissue. Additionally, stomach cells produce bicarbonate to neutralize the acid that may penetrate the mucus barrier, therefore preventing harm to the stomach. The stomach lining also has the ability to repair and regenerate quickly if any damage does occur.
