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The aqueous component of pancreatic juice is produced by the

  • A. intercalated duct.
  • B. pancreatic islets.
  • C. acinar cells.
  • D. duodenum.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: intercalated duct. The aqueous component of pancreatic juice is produced by intercalated ducts, which are responsible for secreting bicarbonate-rich fluid to neutralize the acidic chyme entering the duodenum. Other choices are incorrect because pancreatic islets (B) secrete hormones like insulin and glucagon, acinar cells (C) secrete digestive enzymes, and the duodenum (D) is the first part of the small intestine where pancreatic juice is delivered but not where it is produced.