Biology, asked by Shambhavpandey9347, 1 year ago

the stomach secretes gastric juice which contains hydrochloric acid . what is its functions

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Answered by devikachwl
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The function of hydrochloric acid in our stomach is to deplete the harmful bacteria that has entered into our stomach though food. This helps in prevention of diseases.
Answered by unwanted
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Functions of HCl are;
a)kill microorganisms
b)stop the action of salivary amylase(ptyalin)
c)activate pepsinogen to pesin
d)activate prorennin to rennin (present only in infant)
e)make the bolus to chyme (paste of food)
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