write the functions of gastric juice

1.	write the functions of gastric juice
Answer» Gastric Juice releases Dilute Hydrochloric Acid, Pepsin and Mucus which helps in the digestion . The functions are given below :-Dil. HCl - it kills the germs present in the food and makes the food medium acidic which is essential for the action of pepin.Pepsin - it helps in digestion of protein and converts it into pepton or peptile.Mucus - it prevents the wall of stomach from corroding due to hydrochloric acid and pepsin as it may cause Cancer.

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