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Gastric juices are produced in the gastric pits and secreted into the StomachThey contain pepsin(a type of protease) an enzyme that breaks down proteins, acid which makes the pepsin break down food faster and mucus that coats the walls of your stomach to stop the enzymes breaking them down as well.

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Which fruit juice is good for gastric problem?

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What is combined with enzymes and water to form gastric juices?

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