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The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates is protected from damage by \[\text{HCl}\] because            [Manipal]

A) hydrochloric acid is too dilute

B) the epithelial cells are resistant to the action of \[\text{HCl}\]

C) \[\text{HCl}\]is neutralized by alkaline gastric juice

D) the epithelial cells are covered with a mucoussecretion