The acidic semidigested food coming out of the stomach is neutralized by
pancreatic juice
duodenal secretion
large intestine secretion
bile juice
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2018
– Enzymes in the small intestine, particularly pancreatic enzymes, function optimally in a slightly alkaline environment (pH 7-8).
– Pancreatic juice is rich in bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻), which effectively neutralize the acidity of the chyme entering the duodenum, raising the pH to the optimal range for enzyme activity.