Pancreatic juice is alkaline due to
- A. HCl
- B. Bicarbonate
- C. Pepsin
- D. Bile
Explanation
Sodium bicarbonate in pancreatic juice neutralizes acidic chyme from the stomach, creating optimal pH for enzymes.
Related questions
Hydrochloric acid in gastric juice is important because it
Pepsin is secreted in an inactive form as pepsinogen because
The enzyme that digests fats into fatty acids and glycerol is secreted mainly by the
Trypsinogen released by the pancreas is converted into active trypsin by
Most of the products of digestion are absorbed in the