Which of the following compounds is secreted by the human stomach?
A)Chyme
B)Hydrochloric acid
C)Bile
D)Salivary amylase

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Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach and helps to break down food and kill harmful bacteria. Chyme is a mixture of partially digested food and stomach secretions, but it is not a compound secreted solely by the stomach. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, and is not a secretion of the stomach. Salivary amylase is produced by the salivary glands and begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.

Which of the Following Compounds Is Secreted by the Human