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    Exam 58: Pancreatic and Biliary Secretion
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    The Function of HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</Sup> in Pancreatic Juice Is to
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The Function of HCO3- in Pancreatic Juice Is to

Question 23

Question 23

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The function of HCO3- in pancreatic juice is to


A) Neutralize stomach H+ secreted by parietal cells
B) Neutralize blood HCO3- produced by the stomach
C) Balance PCO2 in the gut
D) Activate proteolytic enzymes
E) Denature proteins in the chyme

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