Question

A. Mention the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach b. What function is served by the following 1. gastric sphincter 2.epiglotis

Answer 1

HCL: Roles in the Body. The primary role of hydrochloric acid is to sterilize the food you eat and to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the GI tract. HCL also triggers the release of enzymes such as pepsin which are essential for the digestion of protein.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Hydrochloric acid is an essential acid in the stomach. It helps destroy bacteria, as well as other harmful species. It also works as a preservative of food. HCl converts pepsinogen which is not active into pepsin to metabolize proteins in our stomach.