No. Dilute hydrochloric acid (about 0.5%) is found in the stomach. When food enters the small intestine, the remaining acid is neutralized by bile from the liver, which is basic with a pH of about 8.0 when it enters the bile duct. Bile does contain some weak acids.
No, the small intestine does not contain hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is produced by the stomach to help break down food. The small intestine primarily contains enzymes and bile to further digest food and absorb nutrients.
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No, the pancreas does not produce hydrochloric acid. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which help in the breakdown and neutralization of food in the small intestine. Hydrochloric acid is mainly produced by the stomach.
Parietal cells are found in the lining of the stomach and secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor. Hydrochloric acid helps with digestion by breaking down food and killing bacteria, while intrinsic factor is important for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine.
Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. It is not hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid is an acid. It is a strong acid that is commonly found in the stomach and has a low pH level.
No, lemon juice is not hydrochloric. Citrus fruits are a source of citric acid, not hydrochloric acid.
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Gastric acid is hydrochloric acid and a large percent of potassium.