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What part s of the digestive system have secretion with a pH of 2?
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∙ 8y ago
The stomach, particularly the acid that the stomach makes, typically has a pH of around 1 to 2, the lowest of the digestive system.
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What defenses does the digestives system have against pathogens?
The stomach (part of the digestive system) has a low pH (acidic), which kills pathogens.
Why is there food acid in the stomach and alkaline in the small intestine?
The acidic environment of the stomach helps break down foodstuffs that was ingested and also kills potential bacteria. The alkaline environment of the intestines facilitates the absorption of nutrients.
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What type of acid is in the digestive system?
You have the hydrochloric acid there in the digestive tract. That means in the stomach and proximal part of the duodenum. The acid is very strong. The pH can go down to 2.
What is the organ with the most acids in the digestive system?
The stomach has the most acid of any part of the digestive system, with a pH of 1 to 2. The acid kills bacteria, and breaks down proteins.the stomach which contain hydrochloric acid.the stomach has a very low pH,no more than 2
What effect there be on the body if digestive system wasn't working?
This depends on the definition of "wasn't working". The digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients and water as well as removal of waste, it is part of the system which provides homeostasis of pH. The digestive system is also responsible for the production of various vitamins (as it is populated with symbiotic bacteria).
Role of pH in every day life?
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Part of digestive tract lowest pH?
About 1-3 in the stomach. In the intestinal tract it tends to be near physiological pH (7.4).
Where is the pH in the digestive system the highest?
The stomach has an average pH of 2 or 3 this is the highest. Used to break down proteins.
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