Which of the following digestive system structures releases sodium bicarbonate into the small intestine, resulting in a change i

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Mashutka [201]

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Which of the following digestive system structures releases sodium bicarbonate into the small intestine, resulting in a change i

n the pH of chyme from acidic to basic? a. Gallbladder b. Appendix c. Liver d. Pancreas

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lapo4ka [179] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-09T18:27:12+03:00

Answer:

d. Pancreas

Explanation:

The digestive system structure which releases sodium bicarbonate into the small intestine, resulting in a change in the pH of chyme from acidic to basic is called the pancreas. It makes use of the pancreatic duct in releasing the bicarbonates into the small intestine.

The bicarbonates aids the digestive processes and also neutralizes the duodenum from acidity. This is due to the the acidic food from the stomach and is as a result of the stomach being acidic and having acids such as dil. Hcl.