Which of the following are functions of aqueous NaHCO3 secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum?
a. neutralization of acidic gastric contents emptied into the duodenum.
b. prevention of irritation of the duodenal mucosa.
c. active digestion of fat molecules into fatty acids.
d. both (a) and (b) above.
e. all of these answers.
D
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