Question

What are the functions of gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach?

Answer 1

Self digestion in the stomach is protected by the cardiac and pyloric glands secreting mucus.

The functions of gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach are:

(a) Production of pepsin enzyme that digests proteins

(b) Secretion of mucus for protection of inner lining of stomach.

Answer 2

Functions of the gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach are as follows:-

1. Secretion of mucus for protection of inner lining of stomach.

2. Secretion of HCL which makes the food soft and acidified for pepsin to act upon food.

3. Secretion of pepsin enzyme that digests proteins.