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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
Can stomach acid dissolve organs?
stomach acid is HCL (hydrochloric acid) and can dissolve organic matter (organs).The acid is required to synthesise fats .However the linings of the wall secrete a mucus to protect the stomach wall
Why the acid from your stomach can't burn?
there are mucus linings made of epitheliel cells surrounding the stomach. they protect your stomach from acid harm: stomach ulcers that are very painful and irritative. if the acid collected , gets really strong , you are likely to have problems.
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 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.
Why the stomach need alkaline mucus?
I would say to help protect the stomach's epithelial lining from the intensities of HCl acid's low pH (1.5-3.5) as the stomach's contents turn to chyme. HCl acid is as strong as it is to destroy harmful bacteria.
What protect the stomach wall from acid?
The stomach wall is protected by mucus. The mucus regenerates about every 2 weeks or so.
Hydrochloric acid is strong enough to burn the skin then how is our stomach unharmed?
The stomach lining is protected by a layer of mucus that prevents the hydrochloric acid from coming into direct contact with the cells of the stomach lining. Additionally, stomach cells produce bicarbonate ions, which neutralize the acid that comes into contact with the stomach lining, helping to maintain a stable pH level and protect the stomach.
Why is it bad to drink hydrochloric acid if your stomach has hydrochloric acid?
Because your stomach is well lined with mucus producing cells that line the stomach with mucus that keep HCl from digesting the stomach it has been secreted into. When you vomit the mucus come up with the acid to protect, to a degree, you esophagus and mouth. Hydrochloric acid ingested would burn tour mouth and esophagus on the way to your stomach.
How does the stomach survive with one ML of HCL in it?
The stomach is lined with a thick layer of mucus that helps protect its lining from the corrosive effects of hydrochloric acid (HCl). The mucus acts as a barrier, preventing the acid from damaging the stomach tissue. Additionally, the stomach has a rapid turnover of its lining cells, allowing damaged cells to be quickly replaced.
Is stomach acid acid or alkali's?
stomach acid is and acid
Is stomach acid alkalis or acid?
stomach acid is and acid
