How does your stomach keep from digesting itself?

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How does your stomach keep from digesting itself?

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The stomach is a hollow, many-layered organ that produces powerful acids to break down food -- and another substance to protect the stomach from being digested. Find out what this substance is, and learn more about the stomach, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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How does your stomach keep from digesting itself?

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