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The main function of the stomach is to process and transport our food. After feeding the stomach mixes, grinds and eventually mixes small amounts of chime into the small intestine. The maintenance of the organ is complex and relies on the pH levels for various points in digestion. The mouth has saliva, which has very little acidic fluids. It initially helps to break down foods without harming the teeth. The stomach, on the other hand has to be highly acidic to jumpstart the breakdown process and also act as a barrier to keep out bacteria and harmful substances.

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How does diseases affects organ system?

Any disease can affect the organ system because it invades the body and alters the way things work. Different diseases will affect different organ systems. This diseases can be caused by genetics, bacteria, poor nutrition, viruses, parasites and fungi. Diseases will damage or change the way the organ system works, causing harm to the body.Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.


Which genus of bacteria causes stomach ulcers?

Heliobacter is the primary cause of stomach ulcers That should be spelled helicobacter. Specifically, the bacteria is called helicobacter pylori. The organism is helical and is found near the pyloric valve (between stomach and small instesine). pyloric = gateway (greek).


How are gastric ulcers produced and where are they usually found?

Overproduction of gastric acid can occasionally eat a hole through the stomach wall. These gastric ulcers are rare. Gastric ulcers, which are less common, usually occur along the upper curve of the stomach.


What does helicobacter bacteria cause?

There are many forms of helicobacter. It is mainly found in the lining of intestines and many forms cannot affect humans, but mainly animals (esp. mice). the only helicobacter that is needed to be worried about s helicobacter pylori which can usually cause stomach ulcers and if not treated cause serious harm.


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.

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How does affect each level of an disease organ?

Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.


How does a disease affect each level of an organ?

Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.


How does disease affect an organ?

Disease affects an organism by disrupting the organism's homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which an organism maintains a steady internal environment (stable body temperature, blood sugar level, electrolyte balance, etc.). A disease will disrupt this process.For example, Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers in humans) disrupts homeostasis by interfering with the production of the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining cells from the hydrochloric acid in the stomach lumen.


Will Paxil cause ulcers in the stomach?

does paxil medicine cause stomach ulcers?


What lesion can stomach acid caused?

Stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastritis.


How does caffeine consumption affect stomach issues?

Caffeine consumption can worsen stomach issues like acid reflux and ulcers by increasing stomach acid production and irritating the lining of the stomach.


Can stomach ulcers be hereditary?

No, Stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria. A course of antibiotics will cure the problem.


How the ulcers were cured?

stomach ulcers are cured by going to the doctors


What could you do to avoid catching stomach ulcers from a family member?

Stomach ulcers are not contagious. You do not have to take any precautions.


Why does reducing the amount of acid in the stomach help heal stomach ulcers?

your stomach acid only burns the ulcers reducing wiil help the burning and heal it


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


Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?

gastric Ulcers