What Is a Function of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach

question 135

Multiple Choice

What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

• A)Absorbs water
• B)Inhibits peristalsis
• C)Neutralizes the food mass
• D)Creates an optimum acidity

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