Question

Discuss the role of hydrochloric acid secreted by gastric glands.

Answer 1

Answer:

• The gastric chief cells of the stomach secrete enzymes for protein breakdown (inactive pepsinogen, and in infancy rennin). Hydrochloric acid activates pepsinogen into the enzyme pepsin, which then aids digestion by breaking the amino acid bonds, a process called proteolysis.

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Answer 2

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The hydrochloric acid provides acidic mediun in the stomach in order to get rid off the virus and bacteria to protect from infection.Hydrochloric acid helps your body to break down, digest, and absorb nutrients such as protein.