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RRB NTPC Exam 19 Jan 2021 click here to view all questions

Hydrochloric acid is present in

AStomach

BSmall intestine

CLarge intestine

DLiver

Akhilesh ? Apr 16 '25 at 23:05

correct answer is: option a : Stomach
Explanation: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid produced by parietal cells in the stomach. It plays a crucial role in digestion.

• Option a: The stomach contains gastric glands which secrete HCl, aiding in the breakdown of food.
• Option b: The small intestine is primarily involved in nutrient absorption, and its environment is more alkaline than acidic. Bile and pancreatic enzymes neutralize the acidic chyme entering from the stomach.
• Option c: The large intestine is mainly involved in water absorption and waste compaction, and does not contain hydrochloric acid.
• Option d: The liver produces bile, which aids in fat digestion, but it does not secrete hydrochloric acid.

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correct answer is: option a : Stomach Explanation: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid produced by parietal cells in the stomach. It plays a crucial role in digestion. Option a: The stomach contains gastric glands which secrete HCl, aiding in the breakdown of food. Option b: The small intestine is primarily involved in nutrient absorption, and its environment is more alkaline than acidic. Bile and pancreatic enzymes neutralize the acidic chyme entering from the stomach. Option c: The large intestine is mainly involved in water absorption and waste compaction, and does not contain hydrochloric acid. Option d: The liver produces bile, which aids in fat digestion, but it does not secrete hydrochloric acid. Akhilesh ? answered Apr 16 '25 at 23:05

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