Which of the Following is the Effect of the Release

Question

Which of the following is the effect of the release of secretin on the pancreas?
A) Pancreas relaxes
B) Pancreas releases more enzymes in the pancreatic juice
C) Pancreas releases more bicarbonate in the pancreatic juice
D) None of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Secretin stimulates the release of bicarbonate from the pancreas into the small intestine in order to neutralize the acidic chyme that enters from the stomach. This helps to create a more favorable pH for the activity of digestive enzymes in the small intestine. Therefore, the correct choice is (C) - Pancreas releases more bicarbonate in the pancreatic juice.