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The inner lining of stomach is protected by one of the following from hydrochloric acid. Choose the correct one:

A
Pepsin
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Mucus
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C
Salivary amylase
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Bile
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Solution

The correct option is B Mucus
The inner lining of the stomach is protected by the mucus secreted by mucoid cells present in the cardiac and pyloric regions of the stomach. It is a glycoprotein that covers the gastric mucosa by forming a thick layer and protects it from the action of gastric enzymes and HCl .
So, the correct answer is 'Mucus'

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