What are the function of gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach
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Answer:Gastric glands are the group of cells which produce essential enzymes, acids and etc..
Explanation: Gastric glands produce pepsinogen which is converted into pepsin by the action of HCl helping in protein digestion. It also produces mucus which protects Gastric wall from corrosion by HCl
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Gastric glands secrete hydrochloric acid, pepsin and mucus. They have following functions:
(a) Hydrochloric acid kills any germ which may be present in food. It makes the environment in the stomach acidic; which is essential for functioning of gastric enzyme.
(b) Pepsin digests protein.
(c) Mucus prevents the inner lining of stomach from getting damaged by hydrochloric acid.
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