"explain the significance of the alkaline mucous layer lining the interior surface of the stomach."

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George McKibbin · Answer 1 · 2019-08-31T11:31:42+0000

The lining of the stomach prevents the stomach from essentially 'eating' itself. The acids in the stomach are so corrosive that an alkaline barrier is needed to stop the stomach from eroding itself away.

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