In the jejunum, bicarbonate is_______, while in the ileum and colon, bicarbonate is ______.
A) secreted : secreted
B) absorbed : absorbed
C) absorbed : secreted , while in the ileum and colon, bicarbonate is _.
D) absorbed : not transported in either direction
E) secreted : absorbed

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In the jejunum, bicarbonate is absorbed to help neutralize the acidic chyme received from the stomach. In the ileum and colon, bicarbonate is secreted to help neutralize the environment and facilitate the absorption of fatty acids and the formation of feces.

In the Jejunum, Bicarbonate Is_______, While in the Ileum and Colon