Question

State the role of acid in the human stomach

Answer 1

Acid in our stomach plays an essential role in the immune system by killing harmful bacteria and parasites that are ingested with food. Stomach acidactivates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein digestion. Stomach acid signals to the pancreas produce digestive juices and enzymes to further break down food.

Answer 2

Hydrochloric acid is found in the stomach and its helps to kill harmful bacteria present in our body and make the medium acidic.