NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following kills bacteria in the human alimentary canal?
A
gastric juice
B
mucus
C
pancreatic juice
D
saliva
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrochloric acid kills the germs present in food and regulates pH for digestion in the stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gastric glands in the stomach give out gastric juices which contain water, hydrochloric acid, and the enzyme pepsin. The hydrochloric acid is responsible for killing the germs which may have entered the body along with the food and it activates the enzyme pepsin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Representative examples include Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus, and Escherichia coli (E. coli; toxic strain). They inhibit health by triggering disease and promoting aging. Opportunistic bacteria cause no trouble when you are healthy, but have adverse effects upon the intestines when the body is weak.

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