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What is a mixture of mucus water and enzymes?
It is most likely referring to saliva, which is a fluid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth. Saliva is a mixture of water, mucus, and enzymes (such as amylase) that help in digestion and lubrication of food in the mouth.
What organ has a lining of mucus protecting it?
The stomach has a lining of protective mucus.
Why inner lining of stomach is protected by mucus?
Mucus prevents the inner lining of stomach from being digested by secretions such as HCl which is released in a highly concentrated form by gastric glands and from other enzymes too.If mucus layer breaks then digestive enzymes begin to digest the inner wall of stomach and can develop holes.This condition is known is Ulcer.
Is saliva a mixture?
Yes, saliva is a mixture of water, enzymes, mucus, electrolytes, and antibacterial compounds. It helps with food digestion, maintaining oral health, and protecting against harmful bacteria.
Ensures digestive tract lining will not be digested?
The digestive tract lining is protected by mucus secretions that act as a physical barrier, preventing it from being digested by stomach acids and enzymes. Additionally, the lining of the digestive tract also regenerates rapidly, helping to maintain its integrity despite exposure to digestive juices. The presence of bicarbonate ions in the mucus layer also helps neutralize acid and create a protective environment for the lining.
What salivary glands release?
Salivary gland releases an enzyme called ptylin
Is saliva a mixture or a pure substance?
It is a mixture of COMPOUNDS not a mixture of pure substances.
Do you poop out mucus if you swallow it?
No, swallowing mucus does not typically result in it being excreted in feces. Mucus is broken down and digested in the stomach like other food substances.
Why isn't your stomach digested by hydrochloric acid?
because mucus protects your stomach from it
What do intestinal cells do?
Intestinal cells are specialized cells that line the inner surface of the intestine. They play a crucial role in absorbing nutrients from digested food, maintaining the gut barrier to prevent harmful substances from entering the bloodstream, and secreting mucus and enzymes to aid in digestion.
What substance helps suspend fat in a watery digestive mixture making fat more available to digestive enzymes It's either A. Bicarbonate B. Mucus C. Bile D. Pancreatic juices?
c. bile Bicarbonate is used to neutralize HCl Mucus is used as a protective layer of the mucosa of the digestive system pancreatic juices contain the enzymes that would digest the fat; it contains other enzymes as well.
Proteins are digested in the stomach. the stomch walls consist of proteins.but the stomch wall is not digested. why?
because of the mucus like substance on the stomach walls.
