alleryWhy do gastric glands secrete mucus in the stomach?
ATo shield the wall from acid and pepsin
BTo activate pepsinogen into pepsin
CTo emulsify fats into micelles
DTo absorb vitamin B12 directly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To shield the wall from acid and pepsin
A slimy mucus layer protects the stomach lining from damage by its own acid and pepsin.
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