What are the functions of hydrochloric acid in the digestive system?
Question:
What are the functions of hydrochloric acid in the digestive system?
Hydrochloric Acid Needs to be Neutralized After It's Role in Digestion:
Hydrochloric acid is a very important component of the digestive system. After it has completed its function, it is neutralized in the small intestine by bicarbonate.
Answer and Explanation: 1
Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account
View this answerIn the digestive system, hydrochloric acid (HCl) is used to break down, absorb, and digest nutrients found in the food that an organism consumes. This...
See full answer below.
Learn more about this topic:
Get access to this video and our entire Q&A library
Hydrogen Chloride vs. Hydrochloric Acid
from
Chapter 19 / Lesson 12See the formulas for hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid (HCl). Learn what a hydrochloride is and whether HCl is an acid or a base. Read about HCl compounds.
Explore our homework questions and answers library
Browse
by subject