Experimenting With Stomach Acid - How Strong Is It?

Explore the fascinating world of stomach acid in this 22-minute educational video from the Institute of Human Anatomy. Discover the powerful nature of gastric juices as Jonathan conducts experiments in a laboratory fume hood. Learn about the production and function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, its acidity levels, and how the stomach protects itself from self-digestion. Witness comparisons between concentrated HCl and real stomach acid, and observe their effects on various substances, including burgers and stomach tissue. Gain insights into the potential damage stomach acid can cause to other parts of the body, all while enjoying a blend of scientific explanation and practical demonstrations.

00:00 - Intro
00:52 - What in the Stomach Produces Hydrochloric Acid?
02:58 - Function of Stomach Acid
04:12 - How Acidic is Stomach Acid?
05:29 - Why Doesn't the Stomach Digest Itself?
06:47 - Introducing Experiment! Concentrated HCl vs Real Stomach Acid
09:44 - A Little Math... I'm Sorry...
11:32 - Stomach Acid Vs Burgers and Stomachs
15:40 - Dissolving an In-N-Out Burger?
18:10 - Stomach Acid Damaging Other Parts of the Body?
21:11 - Cheesy Shameless Plugs