Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding stomach?

Statement 1: Inside stomach, proteins are digested by hydrochloric acid.

Statement 2: Stomach wall is protected by mucous membrane.

• A. Only statement 1 is true
• B. Only statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are true
• D. Both the statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2 is true

$\bullet$ HCL only helps in the breaks down proteins in your stomach to prepare them for digestion. It creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme pepsin. It is pepsin who is responsible for digestion of proteins in stomach.
$\bullet$The mucus membrane protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the acid under normal conditions.