The inner lining of stomach is protected by
The inner lining of stomach is protected by one of the following from hydrochloric acid. Choose the correct one
- Pepsin
- Mucus
- Salivary amylase
- Bile
Answer
The gastric glands of stomach produce gastric juice, which contains pepsinogen, HCl, and mucus. HCl impart highly acidic pH to stomach which help in the further digestion of food. The mucus in gastric juice helps protect the stomach wall from corrosive effect of hydrochloric acid.
The correct option is B.