Which acid is released in the stomach by Gastric Glands? Write two functions of this acid.
Answers
Answered by
1
Gastric Glands release gastric juice which contains HCl (Hydrochloric acid). The functions performed by this acid are the following :
I) It kills bacteria that may accompany the food in the stomach.
II) It also converts inactive enzymes pepsinogen and prorennin in the gastric juice in their active forms.
Hope it helps.
I) It kills bacteria that may accompany the food in the stomach.
II) It also converts inactive enzymes pepsinogen and prorennin in the gastric juice in their active forms.
Hope it helps.
Answered by
1
The acid that is released by the gastric glands of the stomach is Hydrochloric acid.
Explanation:
- The function of hydrochloric acid is to eliminate the harmful bacteria and virus that enters the body through food and also to prepare the protein for its digestion.
- The alimentary canal has a number of organs that function together for digestion.
- Each organ releases different enzymes and acids that enable digestion and thereby cause absorption of nutrients in the body.
Learn more about Hydrochloric acid
Explain the action of dilute hydrochloric acid with chemical equations .1 magnesium ribbon. 2 sodium hydroxide. 3 crushed egg shell
https://brainly.in/question/3772394
What happens when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid?
https://brainly.in/question/9757470
Similar questions