Question 31 What is the function of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas? helps to increase absorption of nutrients neutralize acidic chyme helps to break down proteins makes digestive contents more acidic 2 pts
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Secretin is released by the duodenum in response to and triggers. A high pH chyme bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) release B. low pH chyme bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) release C. fat / slowed gastric motility D. protein / pancreatic protease release E. the presence of a meal / pancreatic insulin release
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