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Gastric acid is secretion produced in the stomach. It is one of the main ditotonic solutions secreted, together with several enzymes and intrinsic factors. Chemically it is an acid solution with a pH of 1 to 2 in the stomach lumen, consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid (HCl) (around 0.5%, or 5000 parts per million), and large quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What is the name of the acid that the stomach secretes?

Spermanic Acid


WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE STOMACH CELL THAT SECRETES HYDROCHLORIC ACID?

The stomach cell that secretes hydrochloric acid is called a parietal cell. These cells are responsible for producing the hydrochloric acid that helps in the digestion of food in the stomach.


What is the of the stomach cell that secretes hydrochloric acid?

Parietal cells


How can human stomachs withstand stomach acid?

the inside of the stomach constantly secretes mucus, which protects the stomach wall.


Which organ secretes HCI?

The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl) to help with the breakdown of food and to kill bacteria that may be present in the food.


What is Pyloric acid?

There is no specific term called "pyloric acid." The pylorus is part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid, which helps with digestion.


Secretes hydrochloric and acid pepsinogen to begin the chemical break down of food?

The stomach secretes hydrochloric and acid pepsinogen to begin the chemical break down of food.


What part of the digestive system secretes digestive juices?

Well, the stomach secretes gastric juices, a mixture of HydroChloric Acid and Pepsic.


Which digestive organ secretes acid to help break proteins into amino acids?

stomach


What secretes a buffer that neutralizes the acidity of stomach acid?

The pancreas secretes bicarbonate ions into the small intestine to neutralize the acidity of stomach acid. This action helps maintain the pH balance in the digestive system and protects the lining of the intestines from damage.


Secretes Hydrochloric and acid pepsinogen to begin the chemical break-down of food?

The stomach secretes hydrochloric and acid pepsinogen to begin the chemical break down of food.


Why doesn't stomach acids corrode the intestines?

Because the stomach secretes the acid to break down the food. There is no stomach acid secretions in the intestional tract. Because the stomach secretes the acid to break down the food. There is no stomach acid secretions in the intestional tract.