👉 The eat fluid, also known as digestive fluid or gastric juice, is a complex mixture secreted by the stomach lining that plays a crucial role in the digestion process. It primarily consists of hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsinogen, and various enzymes. Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic environment (around pH 1.5-3.5) that activates pepsinogen into pepsin, an enzyme essential for breaking down proteins into smaller peptides. Additionally, the eat fluid contains intrinsic factor, which aids in vitamin B12 absorption in the small intestine. Together, these components facilitate the breakdown of food into absorbable nutrients and help protect the stomach lining from self-digestion.
