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Why is gastric juice acidic?
Yes it is. The proper name for it is Gastric Acid.
Is gastric acid the secretions in the gastric juice produced by the stomach?
Gastric acid is part of the "juices" produced by the stomach.
What is the active ingredient in gastric juice?
The most important ingredient of gastric juice is hydrochloric acid.
What is the name of a digestive juice?
gastric acid
What is the name of gastric juice?
Hydrochloric acid.
What is the presence of lactic acid in gastric juice indicate?
nothing, its a normal component of gastric juice like HCl.
Why isn't the stomach affected by the gastric juice?
there is a lining of mucus around the entire stomach that prevents the gastric acid (gastric juice) from penetrating the stomach walls
What effect will orange juice have on gastric juice?
orange juice is an acid and when it comes in contact with gastric juices it just makes you burp and feel sick because it reacts with the gastric juice and creates hydrochloric oxide
What is gastric juice made of?
gastric juice is made of · A protease called pepsin. · Dilute HCl which activates the pepsin and provides the correct pH for it to work. Also kills bacteria. · Mucus - which protects the wall of the stomach from self digestion and acid damage. = Gastic Acid.
Is gastric juice an acid or a base?
Acid. Typically 2 on the pH scale
Which acid is present as a main constituent of gastric juice in your stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
Is gastric juice a acid or base?
Acid. Typically 2 on the pH scale
