GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gastric juice is highly acidic with a pH ____
A
1.5-3.5
B
7
C
8.5-9.5
D
10
E
13
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gastric juice is comprised of Hydrochloric acid(HCL), lipase, and pepsin. The enzyme pepsin is a protein-digesting enzyme of the stomach. it does not work well in a basic medium so needs an acidic environment. the pH of gastric juices is between 1.5 o 3.5 in the stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -HCl is responsible for the high acidity (pH 1.5 to 3.5) of the stomach contents and is needed to activate the protein-digesting enzyme, pepsin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The normal volume of the stomach fluid is 20 to 100 mL and the pH is acidic (1.5 to 3.5).

Detailed explanation-4: -Stomach acid, or gastric acid, is a watery, colorless fluid that’s produced by your stomach’s lining. It’s highly acidic and helps break down food for easier digestion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fruit Juice pH Levels Apples, oranges, grapes and cranberries are all moderately acidic. Cranberry juice is the most acidic, with an approximate pH value of 2.3 to 2.5. Grape juice has a pH of 3.3; apple juice has an approximate pH value of between 3.35 and 4; the pH of orange juice ranges from 3.3 to 4.2.

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