Just Before Entering the Small Intestine, What Is the PH

question 24

Multiple Choice

Just before entering the small intestine, what is the pH of chyme?

• A) very basic (very high pH)
• B) slightly basic (high pH)
• C) neutral (pH near 7)
• D) acidic (low pH)

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Universal Causality

The philosophical concept that every event or action results from preceding events in accordance with the laws of nature.

Equal and Opposite Reaction

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