Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - The Digestive System and Body Metabolism - Review Questions - Page 535: 7

Answer

d. release of bicarbonate-rich fluid by the pancreas.

Work Step by Step

Secretin causes an increase in pancreatic and biliary bicarbonate secretion and a decrease in gastric H+ secretion. Secretin stimulates the secretion of bicarbonate-rich fluid by the pancreas.
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