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The acid that secrets in our stomach is

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The acid that is secreted in our stomach is the hydrochloric acid (HCl). The acid is released by the parietal cells in the stomach. The acid is required for the activation of the enzymes which play role in the process of digestion. The enzyme like pepsinogen remains active due to the low acidic pH by HCl in the stomach.

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