How is the stomach lining protected from the caustic acid ph of its contents?

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Kamy D · Answer 1 · 2022-03-28T18:54:36+0000

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Mucous cells secrete a protective lubricant into the stomach. It releases a hormone called gastrin, which stops gastric juice secretion. Parietal cells secrete a protective buffer to neutralize hydrochloric acid.

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