Which of the following is the most direct result of the presence of acid chyme in the smalle intestine?

A. the liver produces insulin
B. The pancreas produces hydrolytic enzymes
C. the stomach produces pepsin
D. The intestinal lining produces the hormone secretin
E. The gall bladder releases bile


Ans: D. The intestinal lining produces the hormone secretin

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