Why doesn't the stomach acid just digest right through the wall of the stomach? Select one: a.Neutralizers are imbedded in the stomach lining. b.The lining of the stomach is protected by mucus. c.It does, we just rebuild the layers faster than they can be digested. d.The pH of the stomach acid is not low enough to be able to digest the lining. e.Food prevents the acid from digesting the wall of the stomach.