Question

what is the function of hcl in the stomach


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Answer 1

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. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating

Answer 2

Stomach is the broadest bag like structure of the alimentary canal, which contains the gastric gland on its walls. The gastric juice secreted by it, contains protein, digestive enzymes, pepsin and renin along with gastric mucin. In it, by the production of HCI harmful organisms of the food are destroyed.