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The function of bicarbonate ion in digestive tract is to A Neutralize stomach acid B Promote phagocytosis by white blood cells C Carry oxygen to the lungs D Help in the blood clotting mechanism E None of the Above

The function of bicarbonate ion in digestive tract is to

A

Neutralize stomach acid

B

Promote phagocytosis by white blood cells

C

Carry oxygen to the lungs

D

Help in the blood clotting mechanism

E

None of the Above

 

Grade:8

1 Answers

Mayank Ranka
askIITians Faculty 277 Points
3 years ago

When the acidic chyme enters into the small intestine from stomach, stomach secretes bicarbonate ions in a large amount in the intestine. It acts as a buffer to break down and dilute the acidic content and increases the pH of the chyme. So, that pancreatic digestive enzyme becomes active for further digestion. 

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