High stomach acidity

a. creates ideal conditions for carbohydrate digestion.
b. promotes emulsification of fats.
c. favors protein digestion.
d. blocks the release of histamine, thereby favoring production of peptic ulcers.
e. converts lipases into their active forms.


C

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