protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of hydrochloric acid.
A
Mucus
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B
Pepsin
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C
Saliva
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Solution
The correct option is A Mucus Mucus is a thick fluid secreted by the inner lining of the stomach. It protects the inner lining of the stomach from getting digested by the action of hydrochloric acid.