In a prism, light undergoes bending towards the normal at one surface and away from the normal at the other. In a glass slab, the bending occurs only once, either towards or away from the normal depending on the direction ...
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At the second surface AC, the light ray exits from glass to air, bending away from the normal. This is in contrast to the first surface where the bending was towards the normal.
Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic environment facilitating pepsin action. Mucus protects the stomach lining by forming a barrier against the corrosive effects of the acid. This information is related to complaints about ‘acidity’ in adults.
Gastric glands in the stomach release hydrochloric acid, the protein-digesting enzyme pepsin, and mucus. These substances contribute to the breakdown of food and protect the stomach lining.
Peristaltic movements are vital for the regulated movement of food along the digestive tube. Digestion in the stomach begins after the food is transported from the mouth through the food-pipe or esophagus.