Q]Mention Gastric juices as well as their function.

1.	Q]Mention Gastric juices as well as their function.
Answer» Definition:- Gastric juice is a unique combination of HYDROCHLORIC acid (HCl), lipase, and pepsin. Functions:- Gastric acid, by lowering pH, kills ingested microorganisms and limits bacterial growth in the stomach and PREVENTS INTESTINAL infections such as Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) DIFFICILE. In addition, gastric acid may have a role in preventing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

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