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ambzrose
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Okay so protein digestion happens a lot in the stomach...how come the stomach doesn't just digest itself??
Protein digestion happens alot in the stomach
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on the mechanisms of protein digestion in the stomach and the protective measures that prevent the stomach from digesting itself. Participants explore the roles of various substances involved in this process, including pepsinogen and mucus.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions why the stomach does not digest itself despite the presence of protein digestion.
- Another participant raises a similar concern regarding cell walls and the production of pepsinogen, asking how protein digestion is managed in that context.
- It is noted that the stomach is protected by excreted proteins that line its interior, although details are not provided.
- A later reply identifies mucus as a protective agent that safeguards the stomach walls from digestive enzymes.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express curiosity and raise questions about the protective mechanisms of the stomach, but no consensus is reached regarding the specifics of these mechanisms.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the protective roles of mucus and other substances are mentioned, but details on the mechanisms and interactions remain unresolved.
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