As you know that 
is highly acidic (1.5 to 2.0 pH) in the stomach, however, the epithelium of the mucosa remains unaffected/undissolved. Why?
a)
Mucous continues to lubricate the inner lining
b)
Bicarbonates present in the gastric juices protect the linings
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
None of the above
As you know that is highly acidic (1.5 to 2.0 pH) in the stomach, however, the epithelium of the mucosa remains unaffected/undissolved. Why?
a)
Mucous continues to lubricate the inner lining
b)
Bicarbonates present in the gastric juices protect the linings
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
None of the above
Question ID - 2040 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
As you know that is highly acidic (1.5 to 2.0 pH) in the stomach, however, the epithelium of the mucosa remains unaffected/undissolved. Why?
a)
Mucous continues to lubricate the inner lining
b)
Bicarbonates present in the gastric juices protect the linings
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
None of the above
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As you know that |
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a) |
Mucous continues to lubricate the inner lining |
b) |
Bicarbonates present in the gastric juices protect the linings |
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c) |
Both (a) and (b) |
d) |
None of the above |
(c)
Goblet cells are present throughout, the epithelium of mucosa, which secret mucous and continuously lubricate the inner most layer. It protects the stomach wall along with bicarbonates of gastric juices, against 
action and protein digesting enzymes