In the stomach of a mammal,food is mixed with the gastric enzymes pepsin,and pepsinogen,as well as

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Hydrochloric acid is produced by the parietal cells in the stomach lining and plays a crucial role in the digestion of food. It creates an acidic environment in the stomach which activates the enzyme pepsin, breaks down complex food molecules, and kills harmful bacteria that may be present in the food. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are incorrect as they are not present in the stomach or do not play a role in the digestion of food.

In the Stomach of a Mammal,food Is Mixed with the Gastric