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Organ Where hydrochloric acid digests protein and kills bacteria?
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Which organ does food mix with hydrochloric acid?
the stomach is this organ
What organ in your body contains hydrochloric?
The stomach, I believe contains hydrochloric acid. HCl.
What organ contains large amounts of hydrochloric acid?
the stomach
What is the role of hydrochloric acid aids in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid is released by the stomach. It mixes with pepsinogen to produce pepsin. Pepsin breaks down proteins. The hydrochloric acid also helps turn the solid food into a liquid that makes digestion possible. In addition, the HCl being very acidic provides protective mechanism to the body by being anti-bacterial in action. lastly , it converts the ferric iron to its ferrous form..and helps in its absorption..
In which organ is pepsin active?
Pepsin is an enzyme found in the stomach.It breaks proteins down into peptides.Pepsinogen:* is an inactive enzyme, so it doesn't digest the cells in the lining of the stomach. * is converted to pepsin by acid in the stomach * is secreted by cells in the lining of the stomach by zymogen (or chief) cells.
What is the name of the organ where hydrochloric acid digests proteins and kills bacteria?
the stomach
What organ kills bacteria?
The organ that kills bacteria is the stomach. The stomach produces acids that kill the bacteria as it digests food.
What organ digests?
Stomach and small intestine Protein digestion starts in the stomach, then the small intestine completely digests it.
In what organ is the hydrolysis of a hamburgers protein initiated?
stomach, the stomch digests proteins
What organ digests cellulose?
Micro-organisms (bacteria and probably some protozoa).
What organ digests proteins?
Stomach and small intestine Protein digestion starts in the stomach, then the small intestine completely digests it.
What organ digests raw meat?
appendix
Which organ sterilizes ingested food?
The pH in the stomach usually kills most of the bacteria in food. The acid found in the stomach is hydrochloric acid.
What organ digest your food?
your intestine digests your food
What organ is associated with pepsin?
The stomach (it digests proteins).
Which organ does food mix with hydrochloric acid?
the stomach is this organ
Which organ has hydrochloric acid in it?
Your stomach uses hydrochloric acid in the digestive process.
