Which of these statements does NOT apply to HCl secreted by the stomach
A)It inactivates salivary amylase.
B)It establishes a high pH in the stomach.
C)It activates pepsinogen.
D)It is secreted by the parietal cells in the stomach.

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HCl secreted by the stomach actually establishes a low pH (high acidity) in the stomach, not a high pH. Therefore, statement B is the one that does NOT apply to HCl secretion by the stomach. Statements A, C, and D are all correct.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to HCl Secreted