What is the pH of the duodenum? A. highly acidic (pH between 1.5 and 3) B. highly alkaline (pH of 10–12) C. alkaline in the pH range 7.35–7.45 D. alkaline (pH in the range 7.1–8.2)
Option D. The pH of the duodenum is set 6, due to the fact the acidic chyme that enters it will become neutralized. Chyme getting into the duodenum is quite acidic because of the strong acids with gastric juices withinside the stomach.
