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no but if you swallow it, it will make you more sick
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What makes mucus in the stomach?
Jack Dombrowski makes mucus in the stomach
If your dog is having slimy diarhea is that worms or what?
it could be alot of things... are any of these the symptoms? Decreased appetite Weight loss Upset stomach Anemia Mucus or blood in the feces you already have upset stomach... if you have observed any of these, its time to bring your dog to the vet...
What is the function of the mucus in the stomach?
Mucus protects stomach lining from gastric acids.
How is the stomach protected from acid?
The stomach is protected from acid by mucus, a slippery substance. The mucus covers the inside of the whole stomach. If there is a patch of mucus that is not there then it will cause a lot of pain from the acid.
What protect the stomach wall from acid?
The stomach wall is protected by mucus. The mucus regenerates about every 2 weeks or so.
What does mucus do in the stomach?
The mucus lining in the stomach is actually a protection barrier between the stomach and it's own acids. A new layer of mucus is created bi-weekly so that the acids in the stomach don't burn through the stomach and eventually the entire body.
Is your stomach lined with mucus?
Yes, the stomach is lined with a layer of mucus to protect the stomach lining from its own digestive juices. The mucus acts as a barrier against erosion and ulcers caused by the acidic environment of the stomach.
What organ has a lining of mucus protecting it?
The stomach has a lining of mucus that protects it from being digested by its own digestive enzymes. This mucus layer acts as a barrier to prevent damage to the stomach lining.
What is the stomach coated with?
mucus cells (NOT goblet cells) make and secrete mucus into the gastric pit of the stomach lumen. The mucus covers the stomach protecting it from the acidic environment of HCL (pH aprox 2) that could harm the stomach without this mucus lining.
Why is mucus produced by the cells of the stomach lining?
If your stomach didn't produce a new layer of mucus every week, it would digest itself.
What protects your stomach walls from acid?
A lining of mucus is what protects ur stomach from hydrochloric acid
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.
