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What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands ?

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Mucus plays an important role by protecting the inner lining of stomach from hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach . If mucus is not released, it will lead to corrosion of inner lining of stomach causing acidity and ulcers.
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  • Mucus is secreted by the

    A
    Stomach
    B
    Duodenum
    C
    Large intestine
    D
    All of the above

  • Gastric glands are

    A
    Simple tubular
    B
    Simple coiled tubular
    C
    Branched tubular
    D
    Compound tubular .

  • Mucus is secreted by the :-

    A
    Stomach
    B
    Duodenum
    C
    Large intestine
    D
    All of the above

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