subject
Biology, 24.07.2020 17:01 mathhelper22

The esophagus, a tube that carries food to the stomach, is constantly being scraped as food travels through it. Why does the esophagus not deteriorate through a person’s lifetime? Cells can anabolize the food prior to entering the esophagus. Cells are constantly dividing and replacing old or damaged cells. Cells promote a fluid to build up along the esophagus to reduce friction. Cells build a type of protein called enzymes that act as an armor.

ansver
Answers: 1

Other questions on the subject: Biology

image
Biology, 21.06.2019 15:00, alondra314
Which of the following birds remained ancient looking in the miocene epoch? a. crows b. owls c. grouses d. none of the above
Answers: 3
image
Biology, 21.06.2019 20:00, luckylady
Cultures of the lake of the ozarks water samples were grown on enrichment media for identification. however, these organisms are present to some degree in all samples. an important question from a clinical perspective is whether or not there is a significant increase in the fecal coliform populations that would put people's health at risk. if you were part of the team investigating this outbreak, how would you best enumerate the fecal coliform threat? view available hint(s) cultures of the lake of the ozarks water samples were grown on enrichment media for identification. however, these organisms are present to some degree in all samples. an important question from a clinical perspective is whether or not there is a significant increase in the fecal coliform populations that would put people's health at risk. if you were part of the team investigating this outbreak, how would you best enumerate the fecal coliform threat? direct microscopic counts filtration count culture serial dilution count culture plate count culture
Answers: 1
image
Biology, 22.06.2019 01:30, Key1431
Predict the results of a two base insertion or deletion in a strand of dna that codes for a protien, how does this differ from a three base insertion or deletion?
Answers: 2
image
Biology, 22.06.2019 14:30, nuggetslices
3differences between bacteria and other 2 cells
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
The esophagus, a tube that carries food to the stomach, is constantly being scraped as food travels...

Questions in other subjects: