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Digestion and Absorption: Bicarbonate MCQ

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BicarbonateHardQuestion 13227

Question

Bicarbonate ions in pancreatic juice mainly help by:

  1. A
    Neutralising acidic chyme
    Correct
  2. B
    Coagulating proteins
  3. C
    Digesting nucleic acids
  4. D
    Absorbing vitamins

Correct answer

Neutralising acidic chyme

Explanation

The alkaline secretion protects the intestine and optimizes enzyme action.

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