The ____ produces a bicarbonate juice that neutralizes the HCl from the stomach in the ____.
A)liver/pancreas
B)pancreas/liver
C)liver/duodenum
D)pancreas/duodenum

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The pancreas produces bicarbonate juice that neutralizes the acidic chyme from the stomach in the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. The liver, on the other hand, produces bile that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats but does not neutralize the HCl from the stomach.

The ____ Produces a Bicarbonate Juice That Neutralizes the HCl