A thick, slippery secretion of ________ forms a protective layer, preventing the destruction of the stomach lining from strong digestive juices
A. mucus
B. pepsin
C. hydrochloric acid
D. bicarbonate
ANS: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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