PROTON PUMP FUNCTION IN GASTRIC ACID SECRETION

The proton pump is a crucial component of gastric acid secretion. It's situated within the parietal cells lining your stomach. This enzyme, also known as H+/K+ ATPase, actively moves protons (H+) from the cytoplasm into the gastric lumen, contributing the acidic environment necessary for digestion. Additionally, the proton pump utilizes ATP as an