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Likurg_2 [28]
3 years ago
12

What is the purpose of mucous coating inside the stomach?

Biology
2 answers:
Gwar [14]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

to break down food

Explanation:

and also to absorb nutrients

Elena L [17]3 years ago
8 0
To break down food so digestion is easier
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