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

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Secretin stimulates the release of a fluid from the pancreas that is rich in bicarbonate ions, which acts as a buffer to neutralize the acidic chyme entering the small intestine from the stomach. This helps create a more favorable pH for the action of pancreatic enzymes.

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