6. Identify why enzymes in the stomach do not digest the stomach itself.
A. A protective mucous layer coats the stomach. Protein-
digesting enzymes are stored in the inactive form.
B. HCI is buffered to maintain a neutral pH. Fat-digesting
enzymes are stored in the inactive form.
C. A protective mucous layer coats the stomach. HCl is
buffered to maintain a neutral pH.
D. Fat-digesting enzymes are stored in the inactive form.
Protein-digesting enzymes are stored in the inactive
form,