Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given. Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the cells lining the __________________.
A
oral cavity
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B
stomach
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C
small intestine
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D
large intestine
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Solution
The correct option is B stomach Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the cell lining of the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps in the digestion of food. Hence option B is correct.