Hydrochloric acid is produced in which one of the following organs of human body?
[amp_mcq option1=”Oesophagus” option2=”Small intestine” option3=”Stomach” option4=”Large intestine” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is produced in the stomach by specialized cells called parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells) found in the gastric glands of the stomach lining. This acid creates a highly acidic environment necessary for protein digestion by the enzyme pepsin and for killing ingested microorganisms.
The stomach is the primary organ in the digestive system responsible for producing strong acid.