What is the lining of the stomach food and how does it protect itself?
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The stomach produces approximately three to four liters of gastric juice every day to break down food. The lining of the stomach food must withstand this highly acidic and enzyme-rich environment without digesting itself, a remarkable feat of biological engineering. This protective inner layer, known as the gastric mucosa, is the first and most critical barrier in the stomach's wall.
