Gastric acid
Gastric acid is, together with several enzymes and the intrinsic factor, one of the main secretions of the stomach. Chemically it is an acid solution consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid, but also containing small quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl).
Related Topics:
Intrinsic factor - Secretion - Stomach - Hydrochloric acid - Potassium chloride - Sodium chloride
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