Which of the following is NOT a correct statement?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) The stomach receives the secretion of the liver and pancreas.
· This statement is incorrect because the stomach does not directly receive the secretions of the liver and pancreas. Instead, these secretions (bile from the liver and digestive enzymes from the pancreas) are released into the small intestine, specifically the duodenum, where they aid in digestion.
Explanation for Other Statements:
· Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic medium in the stomach that facilitates the action of the enzyme pepsin, which helps in protein digestion.
· Gastric glands in the stomach lining release hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus to aid in digestion.
· Mucus protects the stomach's inner lining from the corrosive action of hydrochloric acid, preventing the formation of ulcers.