The Pancreatic Ducts Secrete Buffers Such as ________

Question

The pancreatic ducts secrete buffers such as ________.
A) sodium bicarbonate
B) potassium chloride
C) magnesium bicarbonate
D) sodium chloride
E) calcium carbonate

Accepted Answer

The pancreatic ducts secrete buffers such as sodium bicarbonate, which neutralize the acidic chyme entering the small intestine from the stomach. This helps maintain a favorable pH for the digestive enzymes and also prevents damage to the intestinal lining. The other options listed are not typically secreted by the pancreatic ducts for this purpose.