KnowraBicarbonateLinked fromLinked fromThe 16 pages that link to Bicarbonate, each with the reason it gives.All 16Broader topic 6Related 5Narrower topic 2Compared with 3Gastric acidCompared with: Bicarbonate neutralizes acid in the mucus layer and in the duodenum.HydroxideCompared with: Bicarbonate is a basic anion in some reactions, but unlike hydroxide it contains carbon.Bile (physiology)Compared with: Pancreatic bicarbonate neutralizes stomach acid, whereas bile salts chiefly aid lipid handling.