Question

what is the role of mucus in stomach ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Gastric mucus is a glycoprotein that serves two purposes:

the lubrication of food masses in order to facilitate movement within the stomach and the formation of a protective layer over the lining epithelium of the stomach cavity.

Answer 2

Gastric Juice

The gastric juice secreted by the stomach has mainly three components:

1. Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
2. Protein Digesting Enzymes (like Pepsin and Renin)
3. Mucous

Role of Mucous

The main role of mucous is to prevent the stomach from being digested by HCl, which is a corrosive acid with a ph lower than two.

Another role played by mucous is to help to slide the food down the alimentary canal.

More to Know:

1. Role of HCl:

• Activates enzymes
• Kills bacteria
• Provides acidic medium for protein digestion

2. Role of Pepsin and Renin:

• Digestion of Protein