SMALL INTESTINE
BODY OF STOMACH
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ph 2
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ph 4
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ph 5
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ph 6
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ph 7
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Detailed explanation-1: -The pH gradually increases in the small intestine from pH 6 to about pH 7.4 in the terminal ileum. The pH drops to 5.7 in the caecum, but again gradually increases, reaching pH 6.7 in the rectum.
Detailed explanation-2: -(basic). From pH 6 in the small intestine to around pH 7.4 in the terminal ileum, the pH rises steadily.
Detailed explanation-3: -After swallowing, the food reaches the stomach where upper and lower parts of stomach have different pH values. The upper part has a pH of 4−6.5, while the lower part is highly acidic with a pH of 1.5−4.0. It then enters the intestine which is slightly alkaline, with a pH of 7−8.5.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the small intestine, the enzymes that “work” there need an alkaline pH in order to have optimum working conditions. A second reason is that strong acids (like hydrochloric) can end up damaging the lining of your intestine.
Detailed explanation-5: -The pH of the human small intestine is around 7.5 and the pH of the large intestine can be 5.5.