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Which acts as a chemical barrier in the stomach against ingested pathogens?
AGastric acid
BMucus only
CBile salts
DSaliva starch
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gastric acid
Gastric acid serves as a chemical defense against pathogens that are swallowed.
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