Acid secretion is a characteristic of -

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The correct answer is Stomach

Key Points

Acid secretion is a characteristic feature of the stomach.
The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl), which aids in digestion by creating an acidic environment.
This acidic environment helps in breaking down food and activating digestive enzymes like pepsin.
It also plays a role in killing harmful bacteria and pathogens ingested with food.

Additional Information

The buccal cavity is the mouth and is involved in the initial stages of digestion but does not secrete acid.
The large intestine is primarily involved in water absorption and does not secrete acid.
The small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption and secretes alkaline fluids to neutralize stomach acid.
The stomach's mucosa contains specialized cells such as parietal cells that produce hydrochloric acid.