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This is good question! I am taught about three strong acids. Sulphuric acid, nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. You do not have enough of sulphur in your diet to make lot of sulphuric acid. Nitrogen is there in the air. But it is not readily soluble. So nitric acid is not a good choice. You have hydrogen in the water. You have lot of water in your diet. You have the chloride in the sodium and potassium chloride. You take enough of these salts in your diet. So the hydrochloric acid was the logical 'solution' for the Nature.
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Where are the gastric glands found and what do they do?
Gastric glands are found in the lining of the stomach. They secrete gastric juice, which contains hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, and mucus. The hydrochloric acid helps break down food, while pepsinogen is converted to pepsin, an enzyme that digests proteins.
Enzyme found in gastric juices?
the enzyme found in gastric juice is Pepsinogenand it only works in an acidic environment (hydrochloric acid is in the stomach)then when that enzyme gets mixed with the hydrochloric acid it creates pepsin and pepsin breaks down proteins into amino acid chainsthere are also other enzymes like:HClReninPepsinogenGelatinaseGastric AmylaseGastric Lipase
What is the main fuction of the gastric glands?
The main biological function of the duodenum, which is the first and smallest section of the small intestine, is that it's the place where most of the body's chemical breakdown of food occurs.
How much does gastric mucosa pour out?
The gastric mucosa secretes about 2 to 3 liters of gastric juice per day. This acidic fluid aids in the digestion process by breaking down food components. It contains enzymes, hydrochloric acid, mucus, and intrinsic factor.
Which substance is used to reduce acidity in stomach?
Gastric acid would reduce the acid in the stomach! :)) ('.') == ==
What substances are contained in the gastric juice?
It contains of hydrochloric acid and 2 enzymes, pepsin and rennin. the acidity of hydrochloric acid helps in activating pepsinogen and prorennin(the inactive form of pepsin and rennin respectively)
Why is gastric juice acidic?
Yes it is. The proper name for it is Gastric Acid.
Is gastric acid the secretions in the gastric juice produced by the stomach?
Gastric acid is part of the "juices" produced by the stomach.
What is the active ingredient in gastric juice?
The most important ingredient of gastric juice is hydrochloric acid.
Where are the gastric glands found and what do they do?
Gastric glands are found in the lining of the stomach. They secrete gastric juice, which contains hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, and mucus. The hydrochloric acid helps break down food, while pepsinogen is converted to pepsin, an enzyme that digests proteins.
What is the name of a digestive juice?
gastric acid
What is the name of gastric juice?
Hydrochloric acid.
What is the presence of lactic acid in gastric juice indicate?
nothing, its a normal component of gastric juice like HCl.
Is gastric juice a acid?
No, it's NOT A ACID, it's AN ACID. A Acid poor english
Why isn't the stomach affected by the gastric juice?
there is a lining of mucus around the entire stomach that prevents the gastric acid (gastric juice) from penetrating the stomach walls
What effect will orange juice have on gastric juice?
orange juice is an acid and when it comes in contact with gastric juices it just makes you burp and feel sick because it reacts with the gastric juice and creates hydrochloric oxide
Is gastric juice an acid or a base?
Acid. Typically 2 on the pH scale
