Where in your body can HCl be found?
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liver
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stomach
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pancreas
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kidney
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by parietal cells in the stomach lining, where it aids digestion and kills pathogens. The liver produces bile, the pancreas secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, and kidneys filter blood.