state the role of acid in human stomach
please tell fast
Answers
Answered by
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. ... Together with the bicarbonate, this ensures that the stomach wall itself is not damaged by the hydrochloric acid.
Answered by
0
Answer:
Hydrochloric acid is present in human stomach.
Explanation:
Here is the function
For acidifying stomach content. Hydrochloric acid is the main component of the gastric juices produced in the stomach and it maintains the stomach pH of 1 to 2 by
Prevents Infections. Hydrochloric acid acts as a barrier against foreign microorganisms and helps prevent infection.
Helps in digestion of food.
Prevents diseases.
Similar questions