Which of the following is the major factor that protects the duodenal mucosa from the damage by gastric acid?:

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The endogenous mucosal barrier of the duodenum.

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Pancreatic bicarbonate secretions.

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Duodenal bicarbonate secretion,

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Hepatic bicarbonate secretion.

1.	Which of the following is the major factor that protects the duodenal mucosa from the damage by gastric acid?:
A.	Pancreatic bicarbonate secretions.
B.	The endogenous mucosal barrier of the duodenum.
C.	Duodenal bicarbonate secretion,
D.	Hepatic bicarbonate secretion.
Answer» B. The endogenous mucosal barrier of the duodenum.

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