ABDOMINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL
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Question
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HCl destroys:
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Toxins, fat and nutrients
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Fat, bacteria and protein
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Bacteria, toxins and degrades food
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Proteins, breaks down food and fat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins. The acidic gastric juice also kills bacteria. The mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective coating.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gastric juice consists of HCl and pepsin and can kill bacteria within 15 min when the pH is less than 3.0 (8). If the pH is raised above 4.0, bacterial overgrowth may occur.
Detailed explanation-3: -Monoprotic acids such as acetic acid and NAC is known to kill bacteria at pH < pKa.
Detailed explanation-4: -The action of the enzymes is promoted by the hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is secreted by the stomach, and bile from the liver.
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