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The inner lining of stomach is protected...

The inner lining of stomach is protected by one of the following from hydrochloric acid. Choose the correct one

A

Pepsin

B

Mucus

C

Salivary amylase

D

Bile

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The correct Answer is:
B
The stomach has a lining of mucus cells. The mucus is secreted in the gastric juice by the glands present in the stomach wall. It helps to protect the wall of stomach from its own secretions of hydrochloric acid. If mucus is not secreted, HCl will cause the erosion of inner lining of stomach leading to ulcer formation.
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