Question

How does the presence of acid in the stomach help​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCL).

HCL is secreted by oxyntic cells in the stomch.

Explanation:

1) it helps to digest the food as it more acidic.

2)it alo helps to kill the microbes which enter the stomach,  through oesophagus or foodpipe.

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