The human stomach renews its inner lining every three or four days so it does not digest itself.
Why it is true
Gastric juice is made of hydrochloric acid and enzymes capable of dissolving meat and bones. To prevent the stomach from destroying itself, its cells produce a thick layer of mucus and replace themselves quickly. If this balance fails, an ulcer forms.
Source: National Institutes of Health
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