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Why is the stomach lining not harmed by gastric juice?

Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Read more from
Chapter Digestive System

The stomach is covered by a protective, alkaline coat of mucus, so it is not harmed by gastric juice. In addition, since pepsin is secreted as pepsinogen, which is inactive, it cannot digest the cells that produce it.

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