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B
large intestine
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C
small intestine
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D
stomach
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Solution
The correct option is D stomach
Parietal cells in the stomach secrete roughly two litres of acid a day in the form of hydrochloric acid.
The acid in the stomach functions to kill bacteria, and to help digestion by solubilizing food.
The acid is also important to maintain the optimal pH (between 1.8-3.5) for the function of the digestive enzyme pepsin. Hence, the acidic region of the gastrointestinal tract is the stomach.