A reduction of __ in the gastric juice secretion may give rise to peptic ulcers.

HCl

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Mucus

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Pepsin

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Rennin

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Solution

The correct option is B Mucus
The mucus and bicarbonates present in the gastric juice play an important role in the lubrication and protection of the mucosal epithelium of the stomach from the corrosive effects of the highly concentrated hydrochloric acid. A decrease in the secretion of mucus may give rise to peptic ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining.
Pepsin and rennin are proteolytic enzymes, which may contribute to the damage of the stomach lining in the absence of mucus.

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