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What organ helps reach the stomach?

The stomach is a connected to the esophagus and to the intestines. To reach the stomach for some medical procedures a scope is placed through the esophagus.


Why can't bacteria survive in the stomach?

H. pylori live in the mucous lining of the stomach. Safe inside there, they are able to fight the stomach acid that does reach it with urease it releases. Urease converts the urea in the stomach into bicarbonate and ammonia, which are strong bases. This creates a cloud of acid-neutralizing chemicals around the H. pylori, protecting it from stomach acid.


The secretion that traps dust and other inhaled foreign particles is?

Mucus is the secretion produced by the respiratory system that traps dust and other inhaled foreign particles. It helps to protect the lungs by capturing these particles before they can reach deeper into the respiratory tract.


If stomach acid has a pH of about 2 what can you reach about the pH of an antacid solution that is used to neutralize excess stomach acid?

An antacid solution used to neutralize excess stomach acid would have a higher pH than stomach acid, typically closer to 7 or slightly above to effectively neutralize the acid. This means that the antacid solution would be less acidic and more basic compared to stomach acid.


Where to where do particles move during diffusion?

Particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration during diffusion in order to reach equilibrium. This process continues until the concentration of particles is the same throughout the system.

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When they reach the stomach mashed up food particles mixed up with?

Gastric juice


How long does it take for 1 Dorito chip to reach your stomach?

When you consume a Dorito chip, the process of digestion begins in your mouth as the chip mixes with saliva and is broken down by enzymes. The chip then travels down your esophagus to your stomach, where it is further broken down by stomach acid and enzymes. This entire process typically takes around 4-6 hours for the chip to fully reach your stomach and be digested.


What kills pathogens when they reach the stomach?

worms and germs


What does the stomach need for the food to reach the stomach?

For food to reach the stomach, it needs to be swallowed after being chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth. The act of swallowing propels the food down the esophagus through muscular contractions called peristalsis. Additionally, the lower esophageal sphincter must relax to allow the food to enter the stomach. Proper functioning of these processes ensures that food can effectively reach the stomach for digestion.


Does food reach the small intestine before it reaches the stomach?

No. Food goes to the stomach and then to the small intestine.


What 2 organs help food reach the stomach?

Esophagus and the ?


What organ helps reach the stomach?

The stomach is a connected to the esophagus and to the intestines. To reach the stomach for some medical procedures a scope is placed through the esophagus.


Location of the stomach to the diaphragm?

The epigastric (above stomach) region contains the majority of the stomach, part of the liver, part of the pancreas, part of the duodenum, part of the spleen, and the adrenal glands


How do acid foods effect your body?

Acid foods when reach stomach it increases the concentration of HCl produced inside stomach which in turn causes ulcers inside stomach.


Why does the blood then reach your liver and stomach?

becuse jebus said so


What is the function of the esophagus in respiratory system?

The function of the esophagus is to connect the throat to the stomach. This allow food and/or liquid to reach the stomach after it is swallowed.


How could food reach the stomach?

How does blood enter the stomach to the heart, which route does it take?