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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agothe active ingredients in gastric juice are pepsin and hydrochloric acid.
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∙ 11y agoGastric juice contains hydrochloric acid, pepsin and, in small children, rennet.
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∙ 14y agoGastric juice is made in the liver and is stored in the gallblader for later use.
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∙ 14y agoGastric juices are comprised of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus.
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∙ 14y agoKCL, HCL,NaCL
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Where producing gastric juice?
Gastric juice is produced in the stomach. Gastric juice is produced in the Gastric glands.
Is their any juice's in stomach?
yes...the gastric juice made of HCl,renin,pepsin and water...
Where is food mixed with gastric juice?
Food mixes with gastric juice in the stomach, the only place gastric juice should ever be in the body unless there is gastric reflux or perforation of the stomach.
What are the function of the pepsinogen in gastric juice?
Gastric juice, as known is an acidic juice present in the stomach. Pepsinogen in gastric juice conveys it to convert the pieces of food into a thick paste which then continues on. ^_^
What is the the function of gastric gland?
produce gastric juice
What is the active ingredient in gastric juice?
The most important ingredient of gastric juice is hydrochloric acid.
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
How is gastric juice formed?
There are HCl located within your stomach that forms the gastric juice.
What is the presence of lactic acid in gastric juice indicate?
nothing, its a normal component of gastric juice like HCl.
Why is gastric juice acidic?
Yes it is. The proper name for it is Gastric Acid.
Can gastric juice come out from nose?
I'm pretty sure it can. When/if you vomit, the juice that comes out that smells like vomit, chances are that it is gastric juice. All vomit is is the contents of our stomach which includes gastric juices.
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
