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​what is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach? a. ​it prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. b. it absorbs water.​ c. ​it inhibits peristalsis. d. ​it …

​what is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach? a. ​it prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. b. it absorbs water.​ c. ​it inhibits peristalsis. d. ​it …
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​what is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

a. ​it prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
b. it absorbs water.​
c. ​it inhibits peristalsis.
d. ​it creates an optimum acidity.
e. ​it neutralizes the food mass.

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Hydrochloric acid causes the food to break down.
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