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Mucous damages the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the acid.


  1. True
  2. False

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Solution

The correct option is B False

Mucous in the Stomach:

  • Mucous is a slippery fluid secreted by the mucous membrane. Mucous membrane lines the inner cavities of the body.
  • The stomach is an S-shaped organ inside the human body which digests food.
  • Mucous is secreted by the stomach's inner lining, giving protection to the stomach's internal covering from the acidic environment.

The given statement is false.


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