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The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid. The acid is produced by special cells called parietal or oxyntic cells. The pH of stomach acid is between 1 - 2. For more details see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_acid
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Is stomach acid an enzyme?
Stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid (HCl), is not an enzyme, because stomach acid is neither a protein nor a catalyst.
Why does vomit have acid in it what is the acid?
Stomach acid is normal. Vomit is normally acid but does not have to be. The stomach acid is a weak solution of hydrochloric acid, HCl.
What is the benefit of stomach acid?
There are many benefits to Stomach Acid. One of the reasons is that some of the Enzymes that work in the stomach work best at the pH of 2 which is similar to the pH of Stomach acid which is Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). This makes the process of Digestion go much faster. Another benefit is that the Hydrochloric Acid along with the Muscle Contraction in the Stomach helps break down any bones you eat and turns all the food into mushy smaller pieces which then goes to the Small Intestine where it can be broken down by other Enzymes and then sucked into the bloodstream.
What is the liquid called in your stomach?
Its called stomach acid.
Where does stomach acid come from?
the stomach acid is made up of hydrochloric acid which kill the bacteria, gastric juices from the lining which contain digestive enzyme pepsin which breaks down the protein molecules into amino acids. the hydrochloric acid allows pepsin to act. hope this helped...
What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best?
What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best? *
What is the best stomach acid substitute for a science experiment other than hydrochloric acid?
A good stomach acid is LEMON JUICE! I did a science project on it and I got an A+
Is stomach acid acid or alkali's?
stomach acid is and acid
Is stomach acid alkalis or acid?
stomach acid is and acid
If stomach acid leaks into your stomach do you die?
stomach acid is already in your stomach...
Do you have acetic acid in your stomach?
You will have acetic acid in your stomach if you drink vinegar. If you dont, then you wont have. The acid in your stomach is hydrochloric acid.
Is stomach acid the same as acid?
Stomach acid is a solution of acid, hydrochloric acid to be specific.
Is stomach acid an acid or base?
Stomach acid is quite strong Hydrochloric Acid
What acid is there in your stomach?
The main acid in the stomach to aid in digestion is hydrchloridic acid. Several enzymes are also released.
When do gastric acid inhibitors work best?
Gastric acid inhibitors work best when they are taken regularly, so that the amounts of stomach acid are kept low at all times.
What is the acid in your stomach?
The acid which you may find in your stomach is called hydrochloric acid.
What is a common acid in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is the acid present in the stomach.
