Describe the functions of the following components of gastric juice: Hydrochloric acid, Pepsinogen, Pepsin, Intrinsic factor. Why don't the components of gastric juice damage the wall of the stomach in the absence of an H. pylori infection? Why don't most other types of bacteria produce ulcers?
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Hydrochloric acid: The primary function of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in gastric juice is to create an acidic environment in the stomach, which helps in the breakdown of food and the activation of enzymes. HCl also kills most of the bacteria and other microorganisms Show more…
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