what will happen if alimentary canal doesnot secrete mucus?
Answers
Conditions which will occur in absence of mucus is given below-
•Mucus is secreted in various organs of our body. It is a secretion of goblet cells.
•Mucus protects from corrosive acids of stomach, which in its absence may harm the cells and tissues. They will give burning sensation too.
•Mucus also lubricates the inner lining of alimentary canal.
•This helps in two ways, by letting the food pass through smoothly and by not causing abrasive damage to the organs and tissues.
•Thus, mucus is highly important for normal functioning of organs.
EXPLANATION:
- Mucus perform two important function in the alimentary canal.
- Firstly it prevents the corrosive action of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and it also allows smooth flow of the food through the alimentary canal.
- If mucus is not secreted by the alimentary canal there will be aberration in the alimentary canal.
- In addition to this the person is also most susceptible to gastric ulcer since hydrochloric acid directly comes in contact with the gastric mucosa of the stomach.
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