Which of the following prevents the auto-digestion of the stomach wall by pepsin?
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Correct answer: Mucus and bicarbonates
The mucus and bicarbonates present in the gastric juice play a vital role in lubrication and protection of the mucosal epithelium from excoriation by the highly concentrated HCl and pepsin.
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