Your stomach makes acid strong enough to break down food… so why doesn’t it digest itself? 😳
A protective mucus barrier helps shield the stomach lining from its harsh contents while the stomach carries out digestion.
The body has some seriously clever protection systems. 🧬
What other body defense should we explore next? 👇
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