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Assertion: The stomach mucosa is not dig...

Assertion: The stomach mucosa is not digested by its own secretions.
Reason Mucin coats the mucosa of stomach.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but, Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true, but reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
A
Acid secreted from stomach does not digest stomach mucosa because mucin, another gastric secretion, which is a highly viscous organic compound coats and protests the mucosa from both chemical and mechanical injuries.
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