Question

what is the function of gastric juice present in the stomach​

Answer 1

Answer:

The gastric juice contains three substances; hydrochloric acid, the enzyme pepsin and mucus. Functions are

• Hydrochloric acid: It makes the medium of gastric juice acidic so that the enzyme pepsin can digest the proteins properly and also kills any bacteria that might have entered the stomach with food.

• Pepsin: The enzyme pepsin digests the proteins present in the food and converts them into smaller molecules.

• Mucus: The mucus helps to protect the stomach wall from its own secretions of hydrochloric acid.

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Answer 2

Answer:

main function of gastric juice is to inactivate swallowed microorganisms, thereby inhibiting infectious agents from reaching the intestine