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Which accessory organ's secretions neutralize stomach acid before it reaches the intestines? which accessory organ's secretions neutralize stomach acid before it reaches the intestines? pancreas liver salivary glands gallbladder?

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The answer is pancreas. The pancreas is a gland which is then in the abdomen. It is a flat shape and an accessory organ that neutralize the stomach acid through it's secretions before it then would reach in the intestines.
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The accessory organ that has secretions that can neutralize stomach acid before it reaches the intestines is the pancreas. The pancreas produces and secretes sodium bicarbonate, which can protect intestines by neutralizing stomach acid. This may also relieve symptoms of acid reflux temporarily.

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