the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach Question the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach in progress 0 Physics Trung Dũng 3 years 2021-09-03T17:15:38+00:00 2021-09-03T17:15:38+00:00 1 Answers 5 views 0
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1. For acidifying stomach content. Hydrochloric acid is the main component
2. Prevents Infections. Hydrochloric acid acts as a barrier against foreign microorganisms
3. Helps in digestion of food. The hydrochloric acid present in the gastric acid.
So basically it helps digest food in the stomach.