The pH of the stomach is low enough and the protease activity high enough that the cells of the stomach itself are at risk of self-digestion. This is prevented by which of the following?

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The mucus secretion and active mitosis of epithelial cells help to protect the stomach lining from the low pH and protease activity of the stomach. This creates a physical barrier that prevents the acid and enzymes from damaging the stomach cells. A sufficient colony of H. pylori, high level of secretion by chief cells or parietal cells, or secretions entering the stomach from the pancreas do not directly protect the stomach lining.

The PH of the Stomach Is Low Enough and the Protease