HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Your small intestines absorb all the hydrochloric acid
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The food in your stomach absorbs all the acid
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Your stomach lining protects you against burns
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The hydrochloric acid in your stomach is different from the hydrochloric acid you would find in a chemistry lab
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cells in your stomach called parietal cells produce this acid and secrete it into your stomach to help break down food. Even though hydrochloric acid can cause severe burns to your skin, your stomach is protected by a protective mucus layer produced by the cells that line your stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider.
Detailed explanation-3: -Neutralization. In the duodenum, gastric acid is neutralized by bicarbonate. This also blocks gastric enzymes that have their optima in the acid range of pH.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrochloric acid plays an important role in your digestion and immunity. It helps break down protein and absorb essential nutrients, and it helps control viruses and bacteria that might otherwise infect your stomach. If you have hypochlorhydria, you’ll have trouble digesting food properly, especially protein.