Stomach Acid

The video tutorial explores hydrochloric acid, its role as stomach acid, and its functions in digestion. It explains how stomach acid denatures proteins and activates digestive enzymes. The video also covers how the stomach lining protects against acid corrosion and discusses acid reflux, its causes, and treatments using antacids. The tutorial concludes with an example of an acid-base neutralization reaction using calcium carbonate.

What is hydrochloric acid and where can it be found in the human body?

What are the two key roles of stomach acid in digestion?

How do stomach walls protect themselves from hydrochloric acid?

What is acid reflux and what causes it?

How can the burning sensation caused by acid reflux be relieved?