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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The pancreatic juices, which contain bicarbonate, neutralize the acidic chyme that enters from the stomach, resulting in a slightly alkaline mixture in the intestine. This alkaline environment is necessary for the proper functioning of digestive enzymes and nutrient absorption.

After the Pancreatic Juices Have Mixed with Chyme in the Intestine