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why is the stomach lining undamaged by the hydrochloric acid
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Why doesn't hydrochloric acid harm our organs?
The hycrochloric acid can't damage the stomach because of the mucus that layers the inner part of the stomach.
Where in the body is hydrochloric acid found?
Hydrochloric acid is found in a humans stomach. Usually it is called Gastric Acid.
What does hydrochloric acid do to the food?
Hydrochloric acid kills bacteria and microorganisms that may be present in food. In addition, it provides an acidic medium which is essential for the enzymes found in your gastric juice (pepsin) to digest proteins.
Is hydrochloric acid stomach acid?
Yes, the stomach contain hydrochloric acid (HCl) - as an aid for digestion.
Is hydrochloric acid found in nature?
Stomach acid is hydrochloric acid - the purest form of it.
What protects your stomach walls from acid?
A lining of mucus is what protects ur stomach from hydrochloric acid
Is hydrochloric acid good for indigestion?
Yes, hydrochloric acid is found in your stomach to killl bacteria and microorganisms.
Is acetic acid in your stomach?
No the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is far more acidic than vinegar. The stomach has a lining which is resistant to acid for this very reason.
Which is the best lining for Hydrochloric acid valves?
Teflon (PTFE) lining is the best choice for hydrochloric acid valves.
Can lemon acid burn a hole in your stomach?
No, it can't. This is because lemon acid is scientifically named 'citric acid' and stomach acid is likewise named 'hydrochloric acid'. Your stomach lining protects your stomach wall from the corrosive effects of hydrochloric acid, so citric acid will have no effect as it is weaker. However, it may give you heartburn!
Where does stomach acid come from?
the stomach acid is made up of hydrochloric acid which kill the bacteria, gastric juices from the lining which contain digestive enzyme pepsin which breaks down the protein molecules into amino acids. the hydrochloric acid allows pepsin to act. hope this helped...
Hydrochloric acid is also present in our stomach how will you justify it how does stomach protect itself from this acid?
Mucus produced by goblet cells in the lining the stomach forms a protective layer preventing the stomach from digesting itself.
Why doesn't hydrochloric acid harm our organs?
The hycrochloric acid can't damage the stomach because of the mucus that layers the inner part of the stomach.
Why is the stomach lining replaced so often?
because the hydrochloric acid is a very powerful chemical which burns through the layer of mucuslining the stomach
What acids are in stomach acid?
Hydrochloric acids are in stomach. Hydrochloric acid: HCl
What acid is in stomach acid?
It contains hydrochloric acid.
How is hydrochloric acid so dangerous because you have in it your stomach and you don't die?
Your stomach has a mucous lining which protects the stomach tissues from the acid. The acid is still dangerous; - If you vomit it up, it can burn your throat. - If the stomach mucous isn't being produced properly, the acid will damage the stomach lining, causing an ulcer. - After exiting the stomach through the pyloric sphincter, the acid is neutralised by alkaline bile. One other factor is human stomach acid is usually diluted by the things dissolved into it. Hydrochloric acid becomes less dangerous when diluted, but much more dangerous when concentrated.
