When chyme enters the duodenum, ________ is released and stimulates the pancreas to secrete bicarbonates.
A) gastrin
B) secretin
C) insulin
D) cholecystokinin
E) glucagon

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Secretin is released by the duodenum in response to acidic chyme entering from the stomach. It stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate, which neutralizes the acid, allowing for proper digestion and absorption in the small intestine.

When Chyme Enters the Duodenum, ________ Is Released and Stimulates