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Which hormone is secreted by the small intestine in response to the presence of acidic chyme?

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Secretin

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Secretin is released from the small intestine primarily in response to the acidic chyme coming from the stomach and secretin causes the release of an alkaline solution containing bicarbonate from both the liver and pancreas.

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