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*The pancreas produces an alakaline secretion.
*The pancreas produces an alakaline secretion.
*Pancreatic juice discharges into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] through ducts.
*Pancreatic juice discharges into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] through ducts.
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*Pancreatic juice is alkaline as it contains bicarbonate and chloride ions.
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*Pancreatic juice is alkaline as it contains
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bicarbonate
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chloride ions
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**Bicarbonate ions are actively transported into the duct lumen.
**Bicarbonate ions are actively transported into the duct lumen.
**Water follows passively by osmosis.
**Water follows passively by osmosis.
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