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What Barrier Protects Stomach Lining From Its Own Acid?

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What Barrier Protects Stomach Lining From Its Own Acid?

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The human stomach houses a harsh environment that is responsible for breaking down food and destroying invading organisms. This environment is so inhospitable that the stomach requires lines of defense that serve to protect itself from its own secretions. Without the protective layers of mucus and epithelial cells, the stomach would destroy itself in just a few days.

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