GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name and formula of the acid found in your stomach is
A
hydrobromic acid, HBr
B
hypochloric acid, HClO3
C
hypochlorous acid, HClO
D
hydrochloric acid, HCl
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is HCl. Hydrochloric acid(HCl) is the digestive fluid formed by the stomach during the process of digestion. It functions by destroying harmful microorganisms present in the food particles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients – about 3 to 4 liters of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Hydrochloric acid? Hydrochloric acid is an inorganic chemical. It is a strong corrosive acid with a chemical formula HCl. It is also known as hydrogen chloride or muriatic acid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrochloric acid, the aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, is also commonly given the formula HCl.

Detailed explanation-5: -Acid that is released into the stomach from glands in the stomach wall. It helps digest food. Gastric acid is made of hydrochloric acid.

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