Self-digestion of the lining of the stomach is prevented by the secretions of which of the following cells?
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a
Goblet cells
b
Neck cells
c
Chief cells
d
Oxyntic cells
answer is B.
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Mucus neck cells of gastric glands secrete mucus. It protects against self-digestion. Also, cell division adds new epithelial layer every three days replaces before lining is fully eroded by the gastric juices.Goblet cells secrete mucus in the intestine.Chief cells secrete pepsinOxyntic cells secrete HCl.