Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Stomach acid can be very destructive to the digestive tracts of people with bulimia, many of whom vomit several times daily. The strong acid in the stomach contents dissolves the protective enamel of teeth, making them extremely prone to decay. Stomach acid also damages tissues of the gums, throat, and esophagus. In extreme cases, the explosive pressure of repeated vomiting can tear or rup­ture the esophagus—a true medical emergency. Frequent vomiting weakens the stomach lining, allowing acid to attack the stomach wall, which may produce ulcers, and can even cause the stomach to rupture, a situation that can be fatal.

  During normal digestion, food moves from the stomach to the small intestine—how is it processed there?

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