Which of the following would most likely happen if the epithelial cells in the stomach failed to produce mucus?

A. Food leaving the stomach would only be partially digested.

B. Gastric juice would digest the stomach lining, resulting in ulcers.

C. Stomach pH would increase, resulting in acid reflux disease.

D. The cells would break down more slowly in order to protect the stomach.

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Lorena Frazier

17 March, 03:43

Which of the following would most likely happen if the epithelial cells in the stomach failed to produce mucus?

A. Food leaving the stomach would only be partially digested.

B. Gastric juice would digest the stomach lining, resulting in ulcers.

C. Stomach pH would increase, resulting in acid reflux disease.

D. The cells would break down more slowly in order to protect the stomach.

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Nikolai Pugh · Answer 1

"Gastric juice would digest the stomach lining, resulting in ulcers" is the one among the following choices given in the question that would most likely happen if the epithelial cells in the stomach failed to produce mucus. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".