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State the location and the function of gastric glands.

The gastric glands are present in the wall of the stomach.

Functions of gastric glands:


1. SECRETION OF HCl- The gastric gland releases hydrochloric acid which creates an acidic medium for the functioning of protein-digesting enzyme pepsin.


2. SECRETION OF PEPSIN- It releases a protein-digesting enzyme called pepsin that helps in the breakdown of the protein.


3. SECRETION OF MUCUS- It releases mucus which protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the acid under normal condition.


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