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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Why does the exocrine pancreas secrete high concentrations of bicarbonate ions into the duodenum?
Options
A To activate salivary amylase
B To neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach
Correct Answer
C To lower duodenal pH below 2.0
D To denature dietary triglycerides
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pancreatic bicarbonate neutralizes gastric acid, creating the neutral-to-alkaline pH required by pancreatic hydrolases.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2135 of 2214
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