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Which secretion acts as a chemical defence against ingested pathogens in the stomach?
AGastric acid
BMucus layer
CBile juice
DSaliva
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gastric acid
Gastric acid kills many pathogens that are swallowed with food.
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