Which of the Following Is NOT a Barrier to Acid

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to acid and pepsin damage in the stomach?

• A)adherent layer of mucus
• B)bicarbonate
• C)gap junctions between epithelial cells
• D)rapid turnover of epithelial cells

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