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This secretes digestive enzymes and buffers which neutralize the stomach acids

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The pancreas is the organ that releases most of the digestive enzymes needed for chemical digestion. Since the food is entering from the stomach, much of the enzymes are alkaline to neutralize the acid & protect the small intestines.

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