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What does the pancreas make that helps to neutralize the acid from the stomach as it goes into the small intestine?

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Answer:

The pancreas makes Pancreatic juice.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aside insulin that is produced by the pancreas when there is rise in body glucose, the pancreas makes Pancreatic juice contains bicarbonate ions (alkaline) to neutralize the hydrochloric(HCl) acid of chyme. The juice contains enzymes which complete the chemical digestion of large molecules that began in the mouth and stomach before they go into the small intestine.

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