the inner lining of stomach is protected by one of the following from the harmful effect of hydrochloric acid
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mucus membrane......
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- The mucus is secreted in the gastric juice by the glands present in the stomach wall .
- It helps to protect the wall of stomach from its own secretions of hydrochloric acid .
- If mucus is not secreted, HCl will cause the erosion of inner lining of stomach leading to ulcer formation.
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