MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The correct answer is Hydrochloric acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stomach contains hydrochloric acid, which is a strong acid that helps break down food and protect against pathogens such as bacteria.