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A 45-year-old patient with chronic pancreatitis is suffering from malnutrition and weight loss secondary to inadequate pancreatic exocrine secretions. Which is TRUE regarding pancreatic secretions?

ASecretin releases fluid rich in enzymes.
BSecretin releases fluid rich mainly in electrolytes and bicarbonate.
CCholecystokinin releases fluid, predominantly rich in electrolytes, and bicarbonate.
DAll pancreatic enzymes are secreted in an inactive form.
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