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.

The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.

The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Required Answer:

Mucus:

Mucus is a fluid substance that is secreted by gland in the body or stomach to protects the body inner lining or covering. It contains enzymes, salts, antibodies and some other useful substances. Inner surface of stomach is lined by mucus.

Role of mucus in stomach:

• Easy sliding of food during digestion is allowed my mucus.
• It protects the organs from strong acids.
• It protects the stomach walls from the acidic digestive and gastric juices.
• Gastric juices are very acidic and they can destroy the tissues of stomach but mucus prevents the destroying of stomach tissues.
• Stomach contains hydrochloric acid (HCL) which is a strong substance, so mucus help to prevent it from destroying stomach walls and tissues.
• It also help in kills some bacteria.
• It is responsible for lubrication of food for easy transport$.$