How would the pH of the intestinal contents be affected if the small intestine did not produce secretin?
A)It would be more acidic than normal
B)It would be more alkaline than normal
C)It would be more basic than normal
D)It would be neutralized
E)It would not affect pH but it would increase mucous release

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Secretin is a hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate ions into the small intestine in order to neutralize the acidic chyme that comes from the stomach. If secretin is not produced, there will be a lack of bicarbonate ions, which will lead to a more acidic environment in the intestines.

How Would the PH of the Intestinal Contents Be Affected