DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
PANCREAS
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Question
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All of the following are functions of sodium bicarbonate except ____
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provides a favorable environment in the small intestine for enzymes involved in digestion
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neutralizes the acidic chyme
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prevents the action of pepsin
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prevents the action fo chymotrypsin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas also secretes large amounts of sodium bicarbonate, which protects the duodenum by neutralizing the acid that comes from the stomach Stomach The stomach is a large, bean-shaped, hollow muscular organ consisting of four regions: Cardia Fundus Body Antrum read more .
Detailed explanation-2: -Chymotrypsinogen is an inactive precursor (zymogen) of chymotrypsin, a digestive enzyme which breaks proteins down into smaller peptides.
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