Which acid kills harmful bacteria in the stomach?

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Solution

Hydrochloric acid:
The stomach produces hydrochloric acid.
Mucus covers the stomach wall with a protective layer.
Hydrochloric acid helps your body break down, digest, and absorb nutrients like proteins and kills bacteria protecting the body from infections.
Histamine stimulates parietal cells to secrete HCl.
Hydrochloric acid kills harmful bacteria in the stomach.

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