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

HCl is too dilute

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The epithelial cells are resistant to the action of HCl

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HCl is neutralized in the stomach

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The epithelial cells are covered by mucus

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Solution

The correct option is D The epithelial cells are covered by mucus
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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