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Digestive system (stomach (2 lts of gastric juice/day (HCl (activates…

- - - - activates pepsinogen
      - maintains pH for enzymatic action
      - antiseptic
      - denatures proteins
      - facilitates action of pepsin
- - - - activates pancreatic lipase
      - neutralizes HCl
      - facilitates intestinal absorption of lipids
      - excites intestinal peristalsis
      - antiseptic against intestinal flora (why?)
- - - - cooked starch easier
      - no protective natural cellulose coating