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The acidic region of gastrointestinal tract is

A
mouth
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large intestine
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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.
So, the correct answer is 'stomach'.

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