Question

Stomach has the lowest pH in the human digestive tract.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Stomach:

1. It is a J-shaped pouch which receives the bolus and the stomach releases HCl which activates the pepsin enzyme in the stomach and breaks down the proteins.
2. Due to the secretion of HCl in the stomach the pH is very low.
3. This low pH is not suitable for various microbes and germs which also get killed due to that.
4. It can lie at around 1.5-3.5.

Final answer:

The given statement is true.