Why doesn't the hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach digest its own lining cells?

A) The acid is specific to proteins, not cells.
B) The stomach has a dense connective tissue lining.
C) Lining cells produce a protective mucus layer.
D) The cells make chemicals that quickly neutralize all the acid.


Answer: C

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