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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.
Does our stomach have a very high or low pH?
The stomach has a low pH (is acidic) because of the Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
The pH of the stomach is very low about pH 3 what does this mean?
It means that the stomach is very acidic.
What action does the low pH in the stomach have?
Bactericidal
Why is the pH of the stomach so low?
HCl
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.
How does stomach acid kill our bacteria?
A large portion of bacteria, though not all, can not survive in a low pH environment such as stomach acid. The bacteria dies from the corresive nature of low a low pH solution.
What defenses does the digestives system have against pathogens?
The stomach (part of the digestive system) has a low pH (acidic), which kills pathogens.
What maintains the pH of the stomach?
it is all to do with a buffer system in the stomach! the body has many of these systems! its to ensure homostasis! the mucus in the walls of the stomach protect from selfdigestion! the stomach contains hcl which is concentrated! this is what keeps the pH low!
Where is Ibuprofen absorbed in the stomach or intestine?
Ibuprofen is mostly absorbed in the duodenum (small intestine). It cannot be absorbed through the lining of the stomach due to its low solubility in water and the low pH of stomach acid (since ibuprofen dissolves in water better at higher pH's).
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.
