PATHOLOGY MCQ
LIVER
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Question
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The pancreas delivers an alkaline pH fluid to the duode-num that helps to neutralize the acidity of gastric juice, protect the small intestine, and provide an optimum pHfor hydrolytic enzymes present in the lumen. What por-tion of the exocrine pancreas secretes most of this bicar-bonate-and sodium-rich alkaline fluid?
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Intercalated ducts
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Interlobular ducts
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Intralobular ducts
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Pancreatic duct of Santorini
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Pancreatic duct of Wirsung
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pancreas secretes fluid rich in digestive enzymes and bicarbonate. The alkaline secretion is important in buffering of acid chyme entering duodenum and for activation of enzymes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreaticobiliary Secretion Pancreatic juice consists of an alkaline (chiefly bicarbonate) fluid and enzymes; 200–800 mL is produced each day. The enzymes, such as trypsin, lipase, and amylase, are essential for the digestion of most of the protein, fat, and carbohydrate in the meal.
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