Question

What is the meaning of :
"the stomach prevents the auto-digestion of protective proteins in the lining of the digestive tract".

Answer 1

Answer:

Specific cells within the gastric lining, known as chief cells, release pepsin in an inactive form, or zymogen form, called pepsinogen. By doing so, the stomach prevents the auto-digestion of protective proteins in the lining of the digestive tract.

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Answer 2

Answer:

small intestine is main area of digestion