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The pH of the stomach is very low about pH 3 what does this mean?
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∙ 14y ago
It means that the stomach is very acidic.
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Does our stomach have a very high or low pH?
The stomach has a low pH (is acidic) because of the Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
Why is the pH of stomach acid low?
Low pH is needed to start the denaturation and digestion of proteins, which occurs in the stomach.
Why does increase in pH help in digestion?
By increase I believe you mean the pH gets more acidic. The stomach is full of acid that is very low on the pH scale, and the lower in the pH scale, the more acidic Hydrogen bonds become. So, basically the more acidic the pH in the stomach, the better the food can be broken down (decomposed).
What defenses does the digestives system have against pathogens?
The stomach (part of the digestive system) has a low pH (acidic), which kills pathogens.
How might the pH level of the stomach inhibit growth of ingested bacteria?
Many bacteria doesn't support a very low pH.
Why do stomach acids have a low pH level?
The lower a pH level is, the more acidic it is. The acid in your stomach, hydrochloric, is very acidic, and can even burn through some items.
What action does the low pH in the stomach have?
Bactericidal
Why is the pH of the stomach so low?
HCl
Is a 6.5 pH level in body dangerous?
6.5 pH is too low pH for the blood. It is dangerous. You have got acidosis. The physician will take prompt action. The same pH in the stomach is too high. It is not dangerous. But it may hamper proper digestion of the food.
The pH of stomach acids would be?
Low: acidic.
What is the pH scale of stomach fluids?
pH 2This is because pepsin, the primary digestive enzyme found within the stomach, functions optimally at a low pH.
What is pH of stomach?
Stomach acid - hydrochloric acid - has a pH of between 1 and 2. This makes the stomach very acidic.
