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Which glands help in digestion in the stomach?

  1. AGastric glandsCorrect answer
  2. BPituitary
  3. CThyroid
  4. DPineal
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A. Gastric glands

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Gastric glands in the stomach secrete components of gastric juice, including hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and protective mucus. Pepsinogen is activated to the protein-digesting enzyme pepsin.

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