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What's the difference between mucus and stomach (gastric) acid?
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2 different things: Mucus is a clear secretion, made by a variety of glandular-type cells in the nose, sinuses, gut; typically not acidic in nature. Stomach acid is just that; made by specialized cells in the stomach. The stomach lining also secretes mucus, and has a layer for protecting stomach lining cells from acid, enzymes, and food stuff. Break in the mucus layer can lead to ulcers, not usually excess acid.
Answered 6/15/2015
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