Question

Explain what is functions of the enzymes
and hydrochloric acid secreted by the gastric gland.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The gastric chief cells of thestomach secrete enzymes for protein breakdown (inactive pepsinogen, and in infancy rennin). The low pH activates pepsinogen into the enzymepepsin, which then aids digestion by breaking the aminoacid bonds, a process called proteolysis.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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

The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating