What Is the Function of Sodium Bicarbonate in the Digestive

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the function of sodium bicarbonate in the digestive tract?

• A) destruction of bacteria
• B) digestion of fat in the small intestine
• C) neutralization of chyme arriving at the small intestine
• D) breakdown of connective tissue in the stomach
• E) activation of pepsin in the stomach

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