The nurse is explaining the role of hydrochloric acid in the digestive process to the family member of a client who has just had gastric bypass surgery
The nurse explains that the parietal cells in the stomach secrete 1 to _____ liters of hydrochloric acid each day.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Parietal cells secrete 1 to 3 liters of hydrochloric acid each day. This strong acid helps to break down food, activates pepsinogen, and kills microbes that may have been ingested.
Global Rationale: Parietal cells secrete 1 to 3 liters of hydrochloric acid each day. This strong acid helps to break down food, activates pepsinogen, and kills microbes that may have been ingested.
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