Question

two main function of HCL present in gastric juice

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Parietal cells contain an extensive secretory network (called canaliculi) from which the hydrochloric acid is secreted into the lumen of the stomach.

2. Hydrochloric acid activates pepsinogen into the enzyme pepsin, which then helps digestion by breaking the bonds linking amino acids, a process known as proteolysis.

Answer 2

Answer:

The functions of HCl are

1. Stops the action of salivary amylase .
2. provides the acidic medium required to convert inactive pepsinogen to active pepsin.
3. kills the germs that may enter along with the food.
4. Helps to soften the food.

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