The inner lining of the stomach is protected by one of the following from the harmful effect of hydrochloric acid. That is
(a) Pepsin (b) Mucus (c) Saliva (d) Bile

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The inner lining of the stomach is protected by one of the following from the harmful effect of hydrochloric acid. That is
(a) Pepsin (b) Mucus (c) Saliva (d) Bile

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

(b) Mucus
The mucus in gastric juice helps protect the stomach wall from the corrosive effect of hydrochloric acid.

The inner lining of the stomach is protected by one of the following from the harmful effect of hydrochloric acid. That is (a) Pepsin (b) Mucus (c) Saliva (d) Bile