Which of the following acids is secreted in the stomach?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Detailed Explanation:
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by parietal cells in the gastric glands of the stomach.
It activates pepsinogen to pepsin for protein digestion, kills ingested bacteria, and maintains a pH of 1.5–3.5 in the stomach.
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