Secretin stimulates HCO3- secretion when pH is less than 4. A) True B) False

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The question is asking whether the statement about secretin stimulating bicarbonate (HCO3-) secretion when pH is less than 4 is true or false.

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True

The final answer is True

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The final answer is True

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Secretin is a hormone that is released in the small intestine when chyme (acidic food) from the stomach enters the duodenum, causing the pancreas to release bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity. This mechanism ensures the proper functioning of digestive enzymes which require a more neutral pH.

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