The primary functions of HCl secretion in the stomach are____________: A. Conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin and having antimicrobial function. B. Stimulation of intrinsic factor secretion, conversion of pepsin to pepsinogen and having antimicrobial function. C. Conversion of pepsin to pepsinogen and having antimicrobial function. D. Stimulation of intrinsic factor secretion and conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin. E. Absorption of vitamin B12 and conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin.
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Conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin and having antimicrobial function. Explanation: HCl helps to convert the inactive enzyme pepsinogen into its active form, pepsin, which is necessary for the digestion of proteins. HCl also has antimicrobial properties, helping Show more…
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