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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The pancreas secretes bicarbonate to:
Options
A Activate pepsin in the stomach
B Neutralize stomach acid entering the duodenum
Correct Answer
C Emulsify fats in the jejunum
D Raise the pH of blood
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The pancreas secretes bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid entering the duodenum. This raises the pH to a level optimal for pancreatic and brush border enzymes, which function best at near-neutral pH.

Hint

This alkaline secretion protects the small intestine from acidic chyme and creates optimal enzyme conditions.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1120 of 2214
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