Which hormone functions to counteract the effect of gastric acid in the small intestine?
A)Pepsin
B)Secretin
C)Gastrin
D)Cholecystokinin
E)Amylase

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Secretin is a hormone that is released by the duodenum in response to the presence of acidic chyme in the small intestine. It stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate, which neutralizes the acid and raises the pH of the chyme. This helps to protect the small intestine from damage by gastric acid.

Which Hormone Functions to Counteract the Effect of Gastric Acid