Which of the Following Mechanisms Helps Prevent the Gastric Juice

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms helps prevent the gastric juice from destroying the stomach lining?

• A)secretion of acid- neutralizing compounds
• B)generation through mitosis of new cells to replace the stomach lining
• C)digestion of protein by pepsin
• D)protection of the cells of the stomach- lining by a bone- like substance

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