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Q.
The epithelial cells lining the stomach of vertebrates are protected from damage by $HCl$ because
Digestion and Absorption
Solution:
The epithelium of gastric glands (present in stomach) consists of goblet cells that secrete mucus. Mucus forms a coating on the epithelial lining of the stomach and thus protects it from the action of $HCl$