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answered 27 Mar 2026

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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(b) Mucus

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

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