In response to the hormone secretin, the pancreas secretes a fluid
A) rich in bicarbonate ion.
B) rich in mucus.
C) rich in enzymes.
D) rich in bile.
E) that contains only amylase.

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Secretin stimulates the pancreas to release a fluid rich in bicarbonate ions, which helps neutralize the acidic chyme entering the small intestine from the stomach.

In Response to the Hormone Secretin, the Pancreas Secretes a Fluid