what is the function of bicarbonate secreted by duodenal wall
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| 29th May, 2011,
12:00: AM
Expert Answer:
Bicarbonate acts to regulate pH in the small intestine. It is released from the pancreas in response to the hormone secretin to neutralize the acidic chyme entering the duodenum from the stomach.
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| 30th May, 2011,
09:12: AM
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