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The chyme is ___ when it enters the duodenum and turns ____.
The chyme is ___ when it enters the duodenum and turns ____.
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The correct option is D Acidic, Alkaline
The chyme which enters the duodenum is acidic in nature due to the action of hydrochloric acid. But since the pancreatic enzymes work in an alkaline medium, chyme is transformed into alkaline medium by the bile secreted into the small intestine.
The chyme which enters the duodenum is acidic in nature due to the action of hydrochloric acid. But since the pancreatic enzymes work in an alkaline medium, chyme is transformed into alkaline medium by the bile secreted into the small intestine.
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