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    What Is a Function of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach
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What Is a Function of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach

Question 135

Question 135

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What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?


A) Absorbs water
B) Inhibits peristalsis
C) Neutralizes the food mass
D) Creates an optimum acidity

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