After the Pancreatic Juices Have Mixed with Chyme in the Intestine

question 31

Multiple Choice

After the pancreatic juices have mixed with chyme in the intestine, the resulting mixture is:

• A) very acidic.
• B) slightly acidic.
• C) strongly alkaline.
• D) slightly alkaline.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the fetus through the blood supply.

Uterine Cycle

Cycle that runs concurrently with the ovarian cycle; it prepares the uterus to receive a developing zygote.

Ovulation

Bursting of a follicle when a secondary oocyte is released from the ovary; if fertilization occurs, the secondary oocyte becomes an egg.

28-Day

Often associated with a full cycle of the moon or a typical menstrual cycle length, marked by changes or events occurring every 28 days.