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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

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Which glands help in digestion in the stomach?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Gastric glands .

  • Gastric glands are located in the lining of the stomach and play a vital role in digestion.

  • These glands secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsin enzyme, and mucus.

  • Hydrochloric acid helps break down food and kill harmful bacteria ingested with food.

  • Pepsin is an enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins by breaking them into smaller peptides.

  • Mucus protects the stomach lining from the corrosive effects of acid.

  • These secretions together contribute to the initial phase of digestion in the stomach.

  • Other glands like the pituitary, thyroid, and pineal are involved in hormone regulation, but they do not play a direct role in digestion.