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Cells in the stomach lining ooze mucus that neutralizes acid upon contact.
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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.
Do reptiles have backbones?
reptiles do have backbones, everything excluding invertebrates have back bones.
What does a Trojan look like?
The Trojan Horse was a gigantic wooden horse with a hole in its stomach so Greek soldiers could get out to concer Troy.
Does a snake poops?
There is a hole at the end of the tail where urine and feces comes out.
What are some animal sound receivers?
Some animals have almost invisible hole on the side of their heads. Other animals have ears as you know. Frogs and Toads, like your category suggests, have little holes in the sides of their heads.
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
Could stomach acid melt metal?
No. But it could etch it. The acid is hydrochloric acid and can burn a hole in a rug.
What organ contans acid that can burn a hole in carpet?
The StomachStomach
Is acetic acid in your stomach?
No the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is far more acidic than vinegar. The stomach has a lining which is resistant to acid for this very reason.
What is Heartburn or burning condition in the stomach?
your stomach acid may be eating a hole in your stomach lining. If the pain is in your chest and throat it maybe acid reflux. There's pills for both
Can lemon acid burn a hole in your stomach?
No, it can't. This is because lemon acid is scientifically named 'citric acid' and stomach acid is likewise named 'hydrochloric acid'. Your stomach lining protects your stomach wall from the corrosive effects of hydrochloric acid, so citric acid will have no effect as it is weaker. However, it may give you heartburn!
What causes bleeding from intestines?
That's an ulcer, and results from the acid in your stomach dissolving a hole in YOUR stomach wall. I suggest a hospital.
Why is the stomach itself not digested?
The stomach has a special mucus lining that is resistant to stomach acid. If a tiny hole develops in this mucus lining, the result can be an ulcer.
What is the function of mucus that coats the stomach wall?
The mucus coats the inside of your stomach to prevent the strong hydrochloric acids in your stomach from wearing your stomach away and creating a hole. The acid is so strong, that if it was outside the body, it could burn a hole in your shirt.
How does the stomach digests food?
The stomach digests the food by moving and making it into acid.
What is typical health risks for people with bulimia?
The stomach acid is so strong, it can burn a hole in a rug. It can do the same to the esophagus as the chyme comes up and out of the stomach.
Why does the stomach maintain its integrity?
The stomach wall is coated in thick mucus to block the gastric acid. The stomach also quickly generates new layers of flesh if a hole is made in the coat of mucus
