What is the function of mucous cells in the gastric pits?
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What is the function of mucous cells in the gastric pits?
Mucous:
Mucous is a thick, slimy substance produced by mucous membranes that line various parts of the body, including the nose, throat, and lungs.
It keeps the body moist and prevents infection.
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View this answerThe stomach's lining is protected from the stomach's acidic digesting fluids by mucus generated and secreted by mucous cells in the gastric pits....
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