JAMB Biology 2010 Objective — Question 26
Question 26 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The part of the human gut that has an acidic content in the
- A. stomachCorrect
- B. duodenum
- C. ileum
- D. colon
Explanation
The human stomach glands secrete hydrochloric acid, giving the stomach contents an acidic environment; the acid neutralizes the alkalinity of saliva and provides the appropriate medium for pepsin to act.
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