Question

State the role of acid in human stomach

Answer 1

1) It kills the germs in the food

2) It is necessary for digestive enzymes working in the stomach

Answer 2

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The gastric juice is made up of hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and other digestive enzymes, gastrin, mucus, and bicarbonates. It has a pH ranging from 1 to 2. Its low pH is essential in activating digestive enzyme such as pepsinogen and convert it into the active pepsin, a Proteolytic activity of pepsin and in destroying various pathogens.

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