Q.

Is it true that the hydrochloric acid helps in protecting the inner lining of the stomach?

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a

True

b

False

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The inner lining of the stomach is responsible for producing mucous, hydrochloric acid as well as digestive juices. The mucous is responsible for protecting the inner lining of the stomach, acid killls bacteria and helps digestive juices to act on proteins and cause their breakdown.

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