What is the role of gastric glands in digestion?

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Gastric Glands:
These glands are found in the stomach region.
It is located in the wall of the stomach.
It secretes gastric juice which contains mucus, $H C l$ and pepsin (a protein-digesting enzyme).
They are very important for the proper digestion of food.

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