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Cardiac gastric glands are a type of gastric gland located at the very beginning of the stomach. These glands, along with pyloric glands, secrete mucus that protects the stomach lining by diluting acids and enzymes. The term "peptic gland" is also used to refer to a cardiac gland of the stomach.12

The stomach lining, known as the gastric mucosa, is covered by a protective layer of mucus secreted by epithelial cells. This mucus is a glycoprotein that lubricates food and shields the stomach from its own digestive enzymes. The acidity of this mucus layer varies, being neutral near the epithelium and more acidic at the surface.3

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  2. human digestive system - Gastric mucosa
  3. peptic gland

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