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there is a wall of mucus on the inside of your stomach. The mucus is there so that the acid in your stomach doesn't eat through your stomach. If you didn't have that wall of mucus you would have a big hole in your stomach, and I am pretty sure NO ONE wants that. Basically the wall of mucus that is in your stomach is a shield.

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Where are storage cells of a camel present?

Storage cells in camels, also known as adipocytes or fat cells, are present in humps located on their backs. These humps store energy-rich fat, which camels can use as a source of nutrition when food is scarce.


What level of organization is the stomach cell in?

The stomach cell is classified at the cellular level of organization. Cells are the basic structural and functional units of living organisms, and in the case of the stomach, these cells contribute to the overall function of the stomach, including digestion and secretion of gastric juices. Stomach cells can be further categorized into specific types, such as parietal cells and chief cells, each with distinct roles.


Does the stomach contain hormone producing cells?

"Glands" are like tiny pits in the lining of the stomach. These glands are lined with certain cells: Parietal cells: secrete acid and intrinsic factor Mucous cells: secrete mucus Chief cells: secrete pepsinogen Enteroendocrine cells: secrete various Stem cells: create new cells (So glands are not cells)


How are chief cells activated?

Gastric chief cells (as opposed to the chief cells present in the parathyroid gland) are the zymogen cells in the stomach that release pepsinogen (a precursor (zymogen) of pepsin). Without stimulation chief cells normally secrete pepsinogen at about 20% of the maximum ability. ACh (released by nerves) is the most important pathway for gastric chief cell activation. ACh also stimulates parietal cells, which secrete HCl (stomach acid). The fall in pH causes a reflex which further stimulates chief cells. Alternatively, acid in the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine), stimulates release of secretin from S cells of the small and large intestine. Secretin also activates gastric chief cells.


Does a cell in your stomach contain genes for brain cells?

No, a cell in your stomach does not contain genes for brain cells. Different types of cells express different sets of genes to carry out their specific functions in the body. Brain cells and stomach cells have different gene expression profiles to support their distinct roles in the body.

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What organelle is present in muscle cells and cells lining the stomach?

in a cell, all organelles are present, maybe you need to specify your question


What organelles would be present in large numbers in Cells lining the stomach?

Ribosomes and the Golgi Apparatus


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.


Is pepsin present in the stomach?

Yes, pepsin is present in the stomach.


What is it in your body that contains hydrochloric acid?

Hydrochloric acid is produced and secreted by the parietal cells in the lining of the stomach. It is important for the digestion of food and killing bacteria that may be present in the stomach.


Are stomach cells haploid or diploid?

Stomach cells are normal body cells and are therefore diploid.


Where are storage cells of a camel present?

Storage cells in camels, also known as adipocytes or fat cells, are present in humps located on their backs. These humps store energy-rich fat, which camels can use as a source of nutrition when food is scarce.


How long do cells in the stomach survive?

stomach lining cells live for about 2 days


Why does HCI acid not effect the stomach lining?

it does actually effect the stomach lining, but DNA in your stomach lining cells learn to produce cells faster. The stomach lining keeps burning away cells, but cells keep being produced.


By what process are stomach cells formed?

Stomach cells are formed through a process called cell differentiation, where less specialized cells called stem cells in the stomach lining differentiate into mature stomach cells with specific functions, such as mucus-secreting cells, parietal cells, and chief cells. This process is tightly regulated by genetic and environmental factors to ensure proper development and maintenance of the stomach tissue.


Which acid is present in a human stomach Answers.?

The acid present in the human stomach is gastric acid.


Hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach?

Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells in the stomach lining. These cells are responsible for producing the acidic environment in the stomach that aids in digestion.