The primary function of mucus in the stomach is to The primary function of mucus in the stomach is to emulsify fats. protect the stomach cells from gastric juices (e. g., HCl). neutralize stomach acid. activate pepsinogen to pepsin.

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Marisol Young

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27 November, 02:30

The primary function of mucus in the stomach is to The primary function of mucus in the stomach is to emulsify fats. protect the stomach cells from gastric juices (e. g., HCl). neutralize stomach acid. activate pepsinogen to pepsin.

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Casey Banks · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Mucus that present in the stomach is a glycoprotein and has mainly two functions.

1 - it provides lubrication to the food that we eat which facilitates that movement of food in the stomach.

2 - it protects the wall of the stomach from stomach enzymes as it forms a layer on the stomach wall. Which protects the stomach from the action of enzymes like pepsin.