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Why doesn\'t the acid in the stomach damage the walls of the stomach? The stomac

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Question

Why doesn't the acid in the stomach damage the walls of the stomach?

The stomach wall lacks proteins so enzymes won't attack it.

The digestive enzymes in the stomach aren't efficient enough.

The stomach lining is too tough to be digested.

The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus.

The stomach is protected by HCl.

The stomach wall lacks proteins so enzymes won't attack it.

The digestive enzymes in the stomach aren't efficient enough.

The stomach lining is too tough to be digested.

The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus.

The stomach is protected by HCl.

Explanation / Answer

why doesn't the acid in the stomach damage the walls of the stomach?

ans. the stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus