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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Pancreatic bicarbonate neutralizes:
Options
A Bile
B Stomach acid
Correct Answer
C Pancreatic enzymes
D Chyme
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pancreatic bicarbonate neutralizes stomach acid entering the duodenum, raising the pH to a level optimal for pancreatic and brush border enzymes.

Hint

This alkaline secretion protects the small intestine from acidic chyme.

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