components of gastric juice
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pepsin
Enzyme; digests proteins
hydrochloric acid
Denatures proteins; decreases pH (for optimum pepsin function
intrinsic factor
protects and allows later absorption of vitamin B12
water
Dilutes food and other substances; facilitates mixing
mucus
lubricates chyme; protects stomach lining
