Why Does the Pancreas Secrete Bicarbonate

question 120

Multiple Choice

Why does the pancreas secrete bicarbonate?

• A) to digest proteins
• B) to digest carbohydrates
• C) to digest lipids
• D) to digest nucleic acids
• E) to adjust the pH of the duodenum

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