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What is the significance of hydrochloric acid in the digestive system |
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Answer» Answer: HYDROCHLORIC acid contributes to PROTEIN digestion by supplying H+ which ACTIVATES pepsinogen, the precursor to pepsin. Pepsinogen is SECRETED by chief cells in the gastric glands of the body and antrum of the STOMACH... |
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