Why Doesn't the Stomach Acid Just Digest Right Through the Wall

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why doesn't the stomach acid just digest right through the wall of the stomach?

• A)The lining of the stomach is protected by mucus.
• B)Food prevents the acid from digesting the wall of the stomach.
• C)The pH of the stomach acid is not low enough to be able to digest the lining.
• D)Neutralizers are imbedded in the stomach lining.

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