How the stomach works

Name: How the stomach works
Uploaded: 2022-06-17T16:30:29+00:00
Duration: 2 min 41 s
Channel: DW (English)
Description: To turn food into a pulp, the stomach's mucous membrane produces gastric juice - a strong acid that can break down food and proteins and even bits of bone. It also kills bacteria. But how does the wall of the stomach protect itself from acid burns?

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To turn food into a pulp, the stomach's mucous membrane produces gastric juice - a strong acid that can break down food and proteins and even bits of bone. It also kills bacteria. But how does the wall of the stomach protect itself from acid burns?

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