NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following kills bacteria in the human alimentary canal?
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gastric juice
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mucus
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pancreatic juice
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saliva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrochloric acid kills the germs present in food and regulates pH for digestion in the stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrochloric acid is an acid that is secreted in the stomach. It helps to kill the harmful bacteria that may enter the food. The lining of the stomach is protected from the Hydrochloric acid by a mucosal barrier.
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