What Function Does the Presence of Alkaline Components in Pancreatic

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Multiple Choice

What function does the presence of alkaline components in pancreatic juice serve?

• A)They create an optimum environment for digestion in the small intestine.
• B)They neutralize the acidity of stomach.
• C)They stimulate peristalsis in the small intestine.
• D)They create an optimum environment for digestion in the stomach.
• E)They stimulate peristalsis in the stomach.

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