Class 10 Science - Chapter Life Processes NCERT Solutions | What will happen if mucus is not secrete

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 10th Science - Chapter Life Processes. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 0 , Question 51: what will happen if mucus is not secreted by the g....
Question 51

What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?

Answer

Mucus is secreted by the mucous glands. The mucous lubricates the food and sticks it together and also lubricates the digestive tract so that food moves through it easily. Mucous coat also protects the underlying cells from the digestive enzymes and prevents the lining of the stomach from HCL.

If mucus is not secreted by the gastric gland, the food will not move easily through the digestive system. HCL excess secretion will occur due to lack of protective mucous and produced by stress are often the cause of Ulcers.

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