Why don't the components of gastric juice damage the wall of the stomach in the absence of a H. pylori infection?
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Gastric juice is primarily composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsinogen (which is converted to pepsin), intrinsic factor, and mucus. The acidic environment is crucial for digestion and activating enzymes. Show more…
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