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pH level in the MOUTH
pH level in the MOUTH
The mouth has a pH level between 6.5-7.5
The mouth has a pH level between 6.5-7.5
It could be slightly acidic to ever so slightly basic, but the mouth is pretty much a neutral environment.
pH level in the STOMACH
pH level in the STOMACH
The pH level in the stomach is 1.5-2.5
The pH level in the stomach is 1.5-2.5
This is a very acidic environment- no where else in the body is like this!
pH level in the SMALL INTESTINE
pH level in the SMALL INTESTINE
The small intestine has a pH level of 7-8
The small intestine has a pH level of 7-8
This environment is neutral, or even slightly basic.
The chyme that leaves the stomach is extremely acidic
The pancreas releases pancreatic juice into the small intestine, which contains basic chemicals that bring the pH level of the chyme up to about 7 or 8.
Pancreatic juice helps to neutralize acidic chyme that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.
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