A layer of mucus along the inner walls of the stomach is vital to protect the cell linings of that organ from the highly acidic environment within it. Mucus is not digested in the intestinal tract. Mucus is also secreted from glands within the rectum due to stimulation of the mucous membrane within.
The distance between Canon City and Colorado Springs in a straight line is 36 miles or 57.92 Kilometers.
History of Crystal City, Colorado. Crystal City is a semi-ghost town located 6 miles east of the City of Marble. The road to Crystal City has to be experienced. The city was originally incorporateded in 1880, and had a high population of some 300-400 hardy souls, mostly support for the miners in the area.