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Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2006

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    The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates is protected from damage by\[HCl\] because:

    A) \[HCl\]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 secretion

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Mucous neck or goblet cells secrete mucovs. Mucovs protects stomach wall against\[HCl\] action and protein digesting enzymes.


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