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gastric juice

 

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Noun gastric juice has 1 sense
  1. gastric juice - digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase
    --1 is a kind of
    digestive juice, digestive fluid
    --1 has substances: lipase; pepsin; rennin, chymosin

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Gastric Juice

Description:

Gastric juice refers to the digestive fluid secreted by the stomach. It is a colorless and highly acidic liquid composed mainly of hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and mucus. Gastric juice plays a crucial role in the digestion of food, breaking down proteins into simpler compounds.

Sample Sentences:

  • The gastric juice in your stomach helps to break down the food you eat.
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol can damage the lining of your stomach, affecting gastric juice production.
  • Proper chewing of food aids in the release of gastric juice during the digestion process.
  • People with gastritis may experience a decrease in the production of gastric juice.

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