Mucus layer protects the inner lining of the stomach against the HCl present in the gastric juice.
In context with the adaptations of the stomach in humans, fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option. The stomach in humans is lined with an extra layer of _____(i)_____ for better mixing and churning of food. It even has numerous folds called ____(ii)____ to increase the area of absorption with many inner mucosal secretory glands called _____(iii)____for the production of enzymes and has specially formulated ____(iv)____ to protect the walls of the stomach from the action of HCl.