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How does the body neutralize the acidic material leaving the stomach?
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∙ 13y ago
is it when it enters your intestines where secretions from your pancreas neutralize the stomach acids
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What organ produces enzymes that neutralize acidic material released from the stomach?
the pancreas produces sodium bicarbonate.
How is the pH of the stomach maintained?
Alkaline pancreatic juices are secreted into the small intestine and neutralize the acidic chyme.
What is the role of bicarbonate ions in the pancreas?
The pancreas secretes bicarbonate in order to neutralize the highly acidic chyme (dissolved/digested food) coming from the stomach.
What is the most acidic material in the human body?
stomach acid/fluid.
How do you neutralize acidic soil?
add lime...
How is acid from the stomach neutralized?
By the production of bicarbonate (HCO3-) by the pancreas. This is secreted into the duodenum where it neutralizes the acidic chyme passed to it by the stomach. Some bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori, produces nitrogen containing compounds such as ammonia (NH3) to neutralize stomach acid inside the stomach.
What causes Helicobacteria Pylori to thrive in the stomach?
Heliobater Pylori can thrive in the stomach of human beings despite the environment being highly acidic because they produce enzymes that neutralize this acid and make it possible for them to live in it.
Will milk neutralize an acid?
No, milk is itself slightly acidic. Depending on the concentration of the acid you are trying to neutralize, you could dilute it a bit, but it would still be acidic.
What is produce by the body to help neutralize acidic conditions?
Nothing is produced As only its concentration is reduced by the water intake
What is porduced by the body to help neutralize acidic conditions?
Buffers
Why do seafood restaurants provide a bowl of water with lemon slice in it after the meal?
Because sea foods can be very basic, but lemons are very acidic so the lemon will neutralize your stomach.
Is stomach digestive juice acidic or alkaline?
Stomach digestive juice is quite acidic.
