Hydrochloric acid from the stomach is neutralized in the small intestine by:
A)water that was ingested with the food
B)sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas
C)trypsin
D)bile from the liver
E)enzymes from the intestinal crypts

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Sodium bicarbonate from the pancreas is released into the small intestine to neutralize the acidic chyme coming from the stomach. This prevents damage to the intestinal lining and allows for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Hydrochloric Acid from the Stomach Is Neutralized in the Small