
HealthJanuary 1, 1972
Why the Stomach does not Digest itself
The organ secretes a strong acid that can dissolve metals and kill living cells. How it avoids digesting itself and what happens when the safety mechanisms fail are explained

Why the Stomach does not Digest itself
The organ secretes a strong acid that can dissolve metals and kill living cells. How it avoids digesting itself and what happens when the safety mechanisms fail are explained