Question

Name the part present in the wall of the stomach that releases hydrochloric acid, a protein digesting enzymes

called pepsin, and mucus​

Answer 1

Required Answer:-

The gastric glands present on the wall of the stomach contains many cells which releases hydrochloric acid, a protein digestive enzyme known as pepsin and mucous.

Hydrochloric acid:

• Secreted by the Oxyntic cells or the Pareital cells of gastric glands$.$
• Also releases CIF (Castral Intrinsic factor) which is responsible to absorb Vitamin K.

Pepsin:

• Pepsin remains as a inactive enzyme known as Pepsinogen.
• The inactive enzymes are stored inside the Zymogen/Peptic cells.
• Along with Pepsinogen, Other enzymes includes Prorennin, Gastric amlyase and Gastric lipase.

Mucous:

• Secreted by a specialised cell known as goblet cells.
• Mucous helps in protecting the stomach layer from hazardous acidic medium created by HCl.

Answer 2

Answer:

Required Answer :-

The Glastric Gland which is present in the wall of stomach that release hydrochloric acid and a protein digesting enzyme called pepsin and mucus

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Explanation :-

$\bf \: {Glastric \: Gland}$

• It is located in Stomach.

• Some more cells in gland are :- pepsinogen, bicarbonate etc

• Mucos is known as goblet cell of the gland.

• Pepsin is known as Pepsinogen