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The epithelial cells lining te stomach of vetebrates are protected from damage by HCl becauseA. HCl is too diluteB. the epinthelial cells are resistant to the action of HClC. HCl is neutralised in the stomachD. the epithelial cells are covered by a mucus secretion.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The epithlium of gastric glands (present in stomach) consists of goblet cells that secrete mucus. Mucus forms a coating on the epthelial lining of the stomach and thus protects it from the action of HCl.


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