Why is it necessary for the pancreas to secrete a high ph (basic) solution into the small intestine?

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Gaven Jacobson

Biology

4 May, 03:15

Why is it necessary for the pancreas to secrete a high ph (basic) solution into the small intestine?

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Esmeralda · Answer 1

It is necessary for the pancreas to secrete a high pH solution into the intestine in order to neutralize the acidity of the processed food particles [chyme] that are passed into the intestine and to provide a suitable pH for the enzymes in the intestines that will act on the processed food particles.