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The digestion in stomach is taken care of by the gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach. Which of the following are released by these glands?

(A) Trypsin enzyme

(B) Pepsin enzyme

(C) Hydrochloric acid

(D) Mucus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Gastric glands secrete pepsin, hydrochloric acid (which creates the acidic medium and activates pepsinogen) and mucus (which shields the stomach lining). Trypsin is a pancreatic enzyme acting in the small intestine, so (A) is excluded.

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