How is acidic medium maintained in the stomach?
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Acidic medium is maintained in the stomach by the gastric acid. Gastric acid is a digestive fluid secreted by cells in the stomach lining. It consists of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride and sodium chloride; they maintain a low pH inside the stomach, which is necessary for the digestion of proteins.
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Acidic medium is maintained in stomach due to gastric acid. Gastric acid is a digestive fluid secreted by cells in stomach lining. It consists of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride and sodium chloride; they maintain a low pH inside the stomach, which is necessary for the digestion of proteins.
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