where mucus is secreted what is its role in digestion
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Together, these components prevent the stomach from effectively digesting itself. Mucus is secreted by the stomach epithelial cells, but the mucus is mainly secreted from foveolar cells, found in the necks of the gastric pits.
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Mucus is secreted by the stomach epithelial cells.
In the human digestive system, mucus is used as a lubricant for materials that must pass over membranes, e.g., food passing down the esophagus. ... A layer of mucus along the inner walls of the stomach is vital to protect the cell linings of that organ from the highly acidic environment within it.
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