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Have you ever accidentally eaten non-stick coating, and if so, what happened?

No, I have not accidentally eaten non-stick coating. If ingested, non-stick coating can cause stomach upset and may require medical attention.


How is acid in the stomach neutralised?

Acid in the stomach is actually not neutralized in the stomach, as you probably already know there is a layer of mucus inside your stomach to prevent the acid from digesting it. However, acid in the stomach (H+ ions) is neutralized in the duodenum with a base (HCO3- bicarbonate ion) that is found in the pancreatic fluid. The products of this chemical reaction are an undigestable salt and water.


How does the stomach mix the foodwhat part of the stomach will help this?

The stomach mixes food through a process called peristalsis, which involves rhythmic contractions of the stomach muscles that churn and stir the food. The lower part of the stomach, known as the antrum, is particularly important for this mixing process due to its muscular contractions.


Are the contents of the stomach acidic neutral or alkaline?

The contents of the stomach are acidic, with a pH ranging from 1.5 to 3.5. This acidity is important for digestion, as it helps break down food and kill bacteria that might be present in the stomach.


What is the difference between conventional paint and a powder coating?

Conventional paint is applied as a liquid that dries to form a protective coating, while powder coating is applied as a dry powder that is then heated to form a durable finish. Powder coating is more environmentally friendly as it produces less waste and emissions compared to conventional paint, and it can also create a thicker and more uniform coating.

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What is the coating on morphine sulf for?

The coating is to protect the stomach.


Why are enteric coated tablets not crushed?

Because this would make the enteric coating coating useless and may upset the users stomach. An enteric coated tablet has a material that allows the tablet to pass through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication is released reducing the chance of stomach problems. Hope this helps. ~J


What is the change to the stomach after you get stomach ulcers?

your stomach has a coating of mucus on the inside to protect it from the acid. ulcers occur when the mucus is not produced fast enough and the acid begins burning the stomach wall


Have you ever accidentally eaten non-stick coating, and if so, what happened?

No, I have not accidentally eaten non-stick coating. If ingested, non-stick coating can cause stomach upset and may require medical attention.


Why are tablets coated?

The protective coating on medications is meant to delay absorption until the medicine reaches the small intestine. The coating is used on medications that can irritate the stomach lining, or that taste so bitter that few people would take the medicine. Never remove the enteric coating from medications as this can cause stomach irritation, burning, and stomach pain.


What are the the advantages or disadvantages of enteric coating versus non enteric coating for krill oil?

Enteric coated krill oil protects the omega threes from being destroyed from the stomach acid and fishy smelling burps. The disadvantage to this coating is that it can chip off or crack, or the coating may be too thin to be effective. Non enteric coated krill oil products do not protect against stomach acid, and fishy smelling burps are possible, but there is no ingestion of any other chemicals.


What purpose does enteric coating serve?

An enteric coating that covers medicinal pills is a barrier that controls where in the digestive system that the medicine will absorb. Which enteric coating on pills depends on where the medicine should be absorbed such as the stomach or small intestines.


Why does the stomach have a thick muscle wall?

The function of the stomach wall is to protect your stomach from eating itself. It has a coating of mucus on the inside that renews itself every three days and stops the hydrochloric acid in your stomach from dissolving itself.


Is the coating on Advil really candy?

No, it is not candy. The coating is also found on aspirin and some other medications. It is called an enteric coating. It is put on certain medications to reduce their harsh effects on the stomach lining. There is more to it than just a sweet taste.


What makes the coating of Oxycontin not work if broken?

If the pill is broken or the coating removed your stomach acids have immediate access to the medication inside and you get too nuch medicine released into your system too fast.


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 does the coating rot the teeth?

The coating on your teeth is called plaque. Plaque is a build up of bacteria that can eat away at the coating of your teeth. Brushing and flossing is important and can prevent this.