Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding stomach?

Statement 1: Inside the 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 facilitate the breaks down of proteins in the stomach. It creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme pepsin. The enzyme pepsin 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.