Question

what is the role of mucus in our stomach ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey

Explanation:

The mucus protects the gastric mucosa from autodigestion by e.g. pepsin and from erosion by acids and other caustic materials that are ingested. Bicarbonate ions, secreted by the surface epithelial cells. The bicarbonate ions act to neutralize harsh acids.

Answer 2

Answer:

the role of mucus is to protect the stomach from its own secreations of hydrochloric acid.