Re: Why does the stomach not digest itself?

Date: Fri Dec 8 14:48:21 2000
Posted By: Erin Cram, Grad student, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of CA, Berkeley
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 976070910.An

Message:


The epithelial lining of the stomach is covered with a thick mucous which 
protects it from the HCl and digestive enzymes in the stomach.  Glycolipids on 
the cell surface also help to protect the cells. However, the cells do get 
digested within about 2 weeks and are constantly being replaced.

Erin

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