What function does the low pH of the stomach serve?
A. It allows for the activation of pepsinogen
into pepsin.
B. Acidic conditions are less damaging for the
cells lining the stomach than basic conditions.
C. The acidic conditions break down
carbohydrates and other foods directly.
D. The acidic conditions neutralize toxic
materials that are ingested.
E. All the answer options are functions of the
low pH of the stomach.
A
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