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KATRIN_1 [288]
4 years ago
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Why is stomach acid crucial for digestion??

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Alik [6]4 years ago
6 0
Stomach acid<span> plays an essential role in the immune system by killing harmful bacteria and parasites that are ingested with food. </span>Stomach acid<span> activates the enzyme pepsin needed for protein </span>digestion<span>. </span>Stomach acid<span> signals to the pancreas produce </span>digestive<span> juices and enzymes to further break down food.</span>
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