The most important function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is:
Correct Answer: Activation of pepsinogen
Description: Functions of HCl are:
activation of pepsinogen to pepsin by providing acidic medium,
bacteriolytic action and
acidification of chyme which cause release of secretin and cholecystokinin hormones.
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