Gastric secretion cells of gastric mucosa secrete gastric juice composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsinogen, intrinsic factor (IF), and mucus HCl and pepsinogen initiate protein digestion. IF is required for vitamin B12 absorption in ileum.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic synthetic compound with the chemical formula (CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2 belonging to the group of diphenylmethane derivatives and bisphenols, with two hydroxyphenyl groups. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents, but poorly soluble in water.
A chemical used in many consumer products to increase their durability and toughness. Its chemical formula is 2,2âbis (4,4â²-hydroxyphenyl) propane. It is used principally in manufacturing polycarbonates and epoxy resins. It has estrogen-like effects in animal tissue. Some studies have suggested that BPA has negative hormonal effects on adults and the developing fetus.