The acidic content of chyme which is introduced into the duodenum from the stomach is neutralised by the secretion of
Crypts of Lieberkuhn
Brunner’s glands
Pyloric glands
Cardiac glands
The main function of Brunner’s glands is to produce a mucus-rich, alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate). This mucus neutralizes the acidic content of chyme which is introduced into the duodenum from the stomach.