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Question

The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates is protected from damage by HCL because

Options

A.Hydrochloric acid is too dilute
B.The epithelial cells are resistant to the action of HCL
C.HCL is neutralised by alkaline gastric juice
D.The epithelial cells are covered with a mucous

Solution

See ncert page no 262-See ncert page no 262-

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