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About how often is the surface lining of the human stomach replaced?

Today · 2026-09-14 UTC

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Stomach acid is brutal on tissue. Classic cell-kinetics work on human gastric mucosa puts surface-cell migration/renewal in the 2–6 day range, a constant rebuild so the organ doesn't digest itself. Deeper gland cells last much longer.

Correct answer: About every 2–6 days

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