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What is the composition of intestinal juice?
What is the composition of intestinal juice?
- Slightly alkaline (pH 7.4–7.8) (correct)
- Highly acidic (pH 1.5–2.0)
- Slightly acidic (pH 4.5–5.5)
- Neutral (pH 7.0)
Which organ in the digestive system releases bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum?
Which organ in the digestive system releases bile and pancreatic juice into the duodenum?
- Stomach
- Liver
- Pancreas (correct)
- Gallbladder
What structures increase the surface area of the small intestine for digestion and absorption?
What structures increase the surface area of the small intestine for digestion and absorption?
- Rugae
- Haustra
- Peyer's patches
- Villi and microvilli (correct)
In which part of the small intestine are Peyer's patches found?
In which part of the small intestine are Peyer's patches found?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
Which term describes the circular folds found in the small intestine?
Which term describes the circular folds found in the small intestine?
What is the pH range of intestinal juice compared to blood plasma?
What is the pH range of intestinal juice compared to blood plasma?
Which organ covers the duodenum with an adventitia instead of a serosa?
Which organ covers the duodenum with an adventitia instead of a serosa?
Which subdivision of the small intestine is responsible for digestion and absorption?
Which subdivision of the small intestine is responsible for digestion and absorption?
What structures control the movement of food into the duodenum from the stomach?
What structures control the movement of food into the duodenum from the stomach?
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