Question

Which organ secretes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity of chyme?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Chyme is a semi-fluid containing half-digested food and gastric juices.
2. Chyme is produced in the stomach and transferred to the Intestine for further digestion.
3. Due to the presence of gastric juices, chyme becomes acidic.
4. This acidity can damage the intestines.
5. Hence to neutralize it basic fluid such as sodium bicarbonate is secreted into the intestine.
6. This sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the pancreas.