Answer:
Removal of harmful constituents of food and activation of pesinogen.
Explanation:
The main role of the strong acid (hydrochloric acid) produced in the stomach during digestion include:
- Removal or detoxification of constituents of foods that could harm the body, including pathogens.
- Activation of inactive pepsinogen into its active form, pepsin.
Other functions of the acid include the digestion and emulsification of starchy foods and fatty foods respectively.
