The Stomach Wall Is Protected from the Acidity of the Gastric

question 26

Multiple Choice

The stomach wall is protected from the acidity of the gastric juice by:

• A)the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
• B)a viscous mucus layer.
• C)the action of gastrin.
• D)pancreatic secretions.

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