Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself?a. The stomach wall is not composed of protein, so it is not affectedby proteolytic enzymes.b. The digestive enzymes of the stomach are not strong enough todigest the stomach wall.c. The lining of the stomach wall has a protective layer of epithelial cells.d. The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus.

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