What is the role present in the hcl in digestive track
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It break down proteins and also kill bacteria.
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Conc.HCl produced by parietal cells is present in the stomach.It maintains acidic nature in the stomach in order to kill the bacteria and other protozoans.The stomach wall is prevented from the corrosive nature of acid by a layer of mucous.Excessive acid causes heart burn or acidity.
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