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Which of these protects the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juices?
Mucus
What protects the lining of the stomach from gastric acidic juices?
mucous
Why conditions in the stomach are acidic?
The stomach is acidic because the stomach lining produces gastric acid. This helps the body start to digest proteins as well as provides a protective barrier against most bacteria and viruses.
What is the composition of gastric juice present in the stomach?
Acidic
What will happen if mucus is not secreted by gastric glands?
If mucus is not secreted by gastric glands, the stomach lining would be exposed to the harsh acidic environment of the stomach leading to damage and ulcers. Mucus acts as a protective barrier against the stomach acid, so its absence can result in inflammation and erosion of the stomach lining.
Why is gastric juice acidic?
Yes it is. The proper name for it is Gastric Acid.
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
The gastric juice needs to be acid so that it can break down the food to go to the intestine. The muscles of the stomach wall contract vigorously so that the food is mixed with the gastric juice. Pepsinogen is made by the presence of gastric juice. This digests protein. Seeing, smelling, tasting or thinking about food starts the production of gastric juice.
What does the enzyme gastric protease do?
Gastric protrease is produced by the walls of the stomach. It breaks down proteins to amino acids in the stomach (a highly acidic place).
What is the function of the inner wall of the stomach?
The inner wall of the stomach is folded into many furrows called rugae (any fold, ridge, or furrow found within an organ). At the bottom of these folds are the secretary cells called the gastric pits ( Cells located at the bottom of rugae within the stomach). These are surrounded by a thick protective layer of mucus. This mucus on the inner wall of your stomach protects you from Hydrochloric acid (a clear, colorless, liquid with a strong, sharp odor and strongly acidic taste) from burning a hole in your stomach.
What provides the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juices?
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What is a gastric protease?
A gastric protease is an enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be absorbed by the body. One example of a gastric protease is pepsin, which is produced by the chief cells in the stomach lining and is activated by the acidic environment of the stomach.
Is stomach digestive juice acidic or alkaline?
Stomach digestive juice, also known as gastric juice, is acidic. It contains hydrochloric acid which helps break down food and kill bacteria in the stomach.
