The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates are protected from damage by HCI because

HCI is too dilute

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The epithelial cells are resistant to the action of HCI

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HCI is neutralised in the stomach.

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The epithelial cells are covered by a mucus secretion.

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Solution

The correct option is D The epithelial cells are covered by a mucus secretion.
The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates are protected from damage by HCl because 'the epithelial cells are covered by a mucous secretion'.
So the correct option is D.

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