Which of the following anions neutralize the acidic pH of the chime that enters into the duodenum from the stomach?
A
H2PO−4
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B
HSO−4
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C
HCO−3
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D
CH3COO−
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Solution
The correct option is CHCO−3 HCO3 which is produced by the duct cells helps in neutralizing the acidic chime. It creates an optimum pH for the digestive enzymes in the duodenum.