The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers.

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The pancreas secretes enzymes such as amylase, lipase and proteases that help digest carbohydrates, fats and proteins respectively. It also secretes bicarbonate ions which act as buffers to neutralize the acidic chyme from the stomach as it enters the small intestine. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder before being released into the small intestine. Chyme is the mixture of partially digested food and stomach acid that is passed from the stomach to the small intestine. Amylase is an enzyme that is produced by both the pancreas and the salivary glands to help break down carbohydrates. However, the question specifically asks for what the pancreas secretes in addition to buffers, so the correct answer is A.

The Pancreas Secretes ________ and Buffers