The human stomach lining completely replaces itself every 3-7 days due to the harsh acidic environment it operates in.
Why It Matters
This rapid cellular turnover is a crucial protective mechanism against self-digestion by stomach acid and enzymes.
This rapid cellular turnover is a crucial protective mechanism against self-digestion by stomach acid and enzymes.
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John Maynard Keynes
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