CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 · Paper 31/2/1 · Question 19
Complete the following flow chart as per the given instructions :
Answer
Mucus protects the stomach lining from acid, hydrochloric acid makes the acidic medium for pepsin and kills germs, and pepsin digests proteins.
a: Mucus; d: Protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the acid.
b: Hydrochloric acid; e: Creates the acidic medium needed for the action of pepsin, and kills germs that enter with the food.
c: Pepsin; f: Digests proteins.
The three secretions may be written in any order, provided each function is placed under its own secretion.
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