Linda has heard that the acidic environment of the stomach is similar to that of a car battery. if the stomach is so acidic, why doesn't the acid eat away at the stomach lining and cause holes in the stomach? the stomach contracts during peristalsis, which pushes the acid out of the stomach and protects it. the stomach produces bacteria, which denature the acid in the stomach and protect it. the stomach is lined with a layer of mucus that protects it. the stomach produces bicarbonate, which neutralizes the acid in the stomach and protects it.

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Scientists are conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new drug on memory loss. they are giving some of the test subjects the new drug to find out if it improves their long-term memory. which are possible limitations of this study? check all that apply. a) test subjects may want to participate in additional experiments. b) test subjects may think they should be paid more. c) test subjects may get bored and want to quit early. d) test subjects may have to travel during the experiment. e) test subjects may have full-time jobs. this is multiple choice. you for the !