Gastric glands in stomach release Hydrochloric acid, enzyme pepsin and mucus. What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands? What is the role of pepsin?
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Gastric glands in stomach release hydrochloric acid, enzyme pepsin and mucus. The mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of hydrochloric acid and enzyme pepsin. If mucus is not released, it will lead to erosion of inner lining of stomach, which may cause acidity and ulcer. Ultimately, mucus provides a protection against acids and enzymes in the stomach.
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Gastric mucus is a gel-mucous barriersecreted by epithelial cells and glandular cells in the stomach wall. It acts as part of a barrier that protects the stomach wall from the acid and digestive enzymes within the stomachlumen.
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