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What if acidic chyme is not neutralized in the small intestine?

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Acidic chyme from the stomach is the composition of acidic juices that help in the breakdown of lipids and proteins making food absorbable in the sm. intestine. If this substance is not neutralized it, will cause destruction or "eating away" of major digestive organs including the sm. intestine, stomach, large intestine, pancreas, endocrine system etc...

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