Multiple choice

Which acid releases in human stomach ?

  1. Nitric Acid

  2. Sulphuric Acid

  3. Hydrochloric acid

  4. Acetic acid

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by the parietal cells in the stomach lining, creating an acidic environment necessary for the activation of pepsin and the digestion of food.