In addition to hydrochloric acid, the stomach cells also secrete:
A)mucus.
B)bile.
C)amylase.
D)lipoproteins.
E)lactase.

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Stomach cells secrete mucus to protect the lining of the stomach from the corrosive effects of the hydrochloric acid. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, it is not secreted by the stomach cells. Amylase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and saliva, but not by the stomach cells. Lipoproteins are a type of lipid carrier, they are not secreted by the stomach cells. Lactase is an enzyme produced by the small intestine to break down lactose, the sugar in milk, it is not secreted by the stomach cells.

In Addition to Hydrochloric Acid, the Stomach Cells Also Secrete