Question

What is the importance of low ph of the gastric juice produced in our stomach?

Answer 1

Answer:It helps in the activation of enzymes.

Explanation:

The low ph of the gastric juice in the stomach helps in the conversion of proenzyme pepsinogen to the active pepsin. This active enzyme acts upon proteins and breaks them down into peptones and proteoses.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

It is a strong acid produced by the parietal cells in the corpus generating a gastric pH of 2-3[1]. Activation of pepsin and absorption of nutrients relies on an acidic pH in the stomach. HCl is also important in protecting the stomach and intestines from pathogens