The lining of the stomach is protected by ___.

mucous

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hydrochloric acid

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enzymes

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pancreatic juice

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The correct option is A mucous
Mucuous is a thick fluid secreted by the inner lining of stomach. It protects the lining of the stomach from gastric juice, i.e., hydrochloric acid. Mucous itself protects the mucosal membrane of stomach from the auto-digestion.

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