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what is the role of acid in our stomach

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Answered by Chexryy

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The main role of acid in our stomach is to kill bacteria and to aid digestion by solubilizing food. Stomach acid activates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein digestion. Stomach acidsignals to the pancreas produce digestive juices and enzymes to further break down food

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