Name the glands present in the wall of the stomach that release secretions for digestion of food. Write the three components of secretion that are released by these glands.
The gastric glands are present in the wall of the stomach that release secretion for digestion of food.
Secretion of gastric glands:
1. HCl- The gastric gland releases hydrochloric acid which creates an acidic medium for the functioning of the enzyme.
2. PEPSIN- It releases a protein-digesting enzyme called pepsin that helps in the breakdown of the protein.
3. 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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