Will enzymes in the stomach continue to function once they have reached the small intestine? Why or why not?
1 Answer
Jul 25, 2016
Gastric enzymes work only in the acidic medium which is provided by HCl ( Hydrochloric acid ) in the stomach ,
In the small intestine the pH is alkaline due to presence of bile salts and Bicarbonates.
So even if gastric enzymes reach small intestine , they wont be able to act on the food there.
