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Q: The acid secreted by the gastric glands of human beings which helps in the digestion of food is____.
  • A. Citric acid
  • B. Boric acid
  • C. Hydrochloric acid
  • D. Sulphuric acid
Correct Answer: Option C - Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients, about 3-4 litres of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.
C. Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients, about 3-4 litres of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.

Explanations:

Gastric juice is made up of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and other substances that are important for absorbing nutrients, about 3-4 litres of gastric juice are produced per day. The hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice breaks down the food and the digestive enzymes split up the proteins.