what will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?

Open in App

Solution

The mucus of the stomach contains bicarbonate which lubricates the stomach wall to protect it from getting digested by the hydrochloric acid present in the stomach. If mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands, the walls of the stomach will get digested by the HCl secreted there.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 51
What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?

8.'Bile does not contain any enzyme but it is essential for digestion' Explain the statement .

9.(a)Name the substances that get reabsirbed by the tubules .

(b)How are the lungs designed in human beings to maximize the area for the exchange of gases ?

10.(a) What will happen if ...Mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands .

(b) What will happen if ....Leaves of plants are covered with vaseline .

Join BYJU'S Learning Program