The chyme entering the small intestine
A) is very basic.
B) is buffered by pancreatic bicarbonate secretion.
C) has not undergone any digestive processes.
D) passes through the cardiac sphincter.
Answer: B) is buffered by pancreatic bicarbonate secretion.
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________________________________________ cells produce milk
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