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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Hello, I do not understand this. May I get help with this physiology question? Steps leading to the correct answer would be helpful. Question: Humans are heterotrophs and gain nutrients from eating other organisms (even vegans). As a consequence, many of the proteins that we eat and start to digest are quite similar in composition to our own tissues. A major problem that our gastrointestinal tract therefore faces is how to prevent digestive juices from breaking down our own GI tract's proteins (called "auto-digestion"). When our body's solutions to auto-digestion fail, we develop peptic ulcers. Ouch! Which of the following is NOT a major example of how our bodies solve the problem of auto-digestion of our GI tract's proteins: (see image)