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

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Secretin stimulates the release of pancreatic juice, which is rich in bicarbonate ions that neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach as it enters the small intestine. This helps to create a more favorable pH for the pancreatic enzymes to work efficiently.

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