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Lesson: Chapter 6 — Human body processes

Digestion in the small intestine 5 of 5

Question 5

Why is the wall of the gut not digested by its own enzymes?

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It is covered and protected by mucus. Mucus protects the proteins in the walls of the stomach and small intestine.

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