The stomach epithelium is protected by mucus, and alkaline pancreatic compounds neutralize stomach acid in the intestine.
The stomach lining is protected from its own acids by a mucous membrane, and alkaline compounds from the pancreas neutralize stomach acid before it enters the intestine.
| Front | protecting the body from stomach acids |
|---|---|
| Back | stomach epithelium contains mucous membrane protecting gastric lining, pancreatic alkaline compounds neutralizes pre-intestine |
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