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What is the usual stimulus for propulsive movement (peristalsis) in the small intestine?
Which plexus is important for organizing propulsion of material over variable distances within the intestinal lumen?
What can block propulsive contractions (peristalsis) in the small intestine?
Which type of movement in the small intestine involves a migrating motor complex?
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What type of contraction appears around the gut during propulsive movement (peristalsis) in the small intestine?
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Which movement is responsible for pushing remnants in stomach/small intestines down into the colon?
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When is the Migratory Motor Complex (MMC) primarily observed?
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What sensation is associated with an increase in motilin hormone levels?
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What effect does ingestion of food have on the smelling of food during the Migratory Motor Complex (MMC)?
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Which condition is associated with peristaltic rush?
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Where does starch digestion begin?
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What stimulates Brunner's glands secretion?
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Where does most protein digestion occur?
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What are the two types of cells covering the crypts and villi?
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What enzymes are secreted into the lumen of the intestine?
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What stimulates the segmentation contractions in the small intestine?
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What is the function of migrating motor complex (MMC) in the small intestine?
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Which hormone inhibits intestinal motility and contracts the ileocecal sphincter?
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Where are Brunner's glands located, and what do they secrete?
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What stimulates the secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice, mucous and bicarbonate-rich Brunner's gland secretions, and bile secretion from the liver?
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Which vitamin is absorbed in the terminal part of the ileum and requires intrinsic factor?
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What facilitates the absorption of long-chain fatty acids, monoglycerides, and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine?
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How is sodium (Na+) primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
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Which hormone stimulates the absorption of calcium (Ca++) in the small intestine?
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How can doctors manipulate the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during swallowing?
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Where does fat digestion primarily occur?
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Which enzyme is most important for fat digestion?
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What is the absorptive surface area of the small intestine primarily increased by?
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Which hormones stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and promote gallbladder contraction to facilitate fat digestion?
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What is the primary form in which carbohydrates are absorbed?
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What is the usual stimulus for propulsive movement (peristalsis) in the small intestine?
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Which plexus is important for organizing propulsion of material over variable distances within the intestinal lumen?
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What can block propulsive contractions (peristalsis) in the small intestine?
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Where does starch digestion primarily begin?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the initial digestion of starch?
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Where does most protein digestion occur?
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What stimulates the secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice, mucous and bicarbonate-rich Brunner's gland secretions, and bile secretion from the liver?
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What type of cells cover the crypts and villi in the intestines?
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Where does fat digestion primarily occur?
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What is the most important enzyme for fat digestion?
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Where are fat-soluble vitamins absorbed in combination with fat?
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Which part of the small intestine has a large absorptive surface area due to mucosal folds, villi, and microvilli?
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What are proteins absorbed as in the small intestine?
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Which of the following vitamins is absorbed in the terminal part of the ileum and requires intrinsic factor?
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What stimulates the absorption of calcium (Ca++) in the small intestine?
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How are electrolytes and water primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
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What facilitates the absorption of long-chain fatty acids, monoglycerides, and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine?
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How is sodium (Na+) primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
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What is the primary function of the Migratory Motor Complex (MMC) in the small intestine?
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What is the primary effect of ingestion of food on the smelling of food during the Migratory Motor Complex (MMC)?
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What is the primary outcome associated with peristaltic rush in the small intestine?
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During which period is the Migratory Motor Complex (MMC) primarily observed?
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What is the primary function of sympathetic activity in the gut body?
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What type of movement in the small intestine involves a series of depolarization and contraction that propels material through the small intestine during the inter-digestive period?
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Which hormone stimulates the secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice, mucous, and bicarbonate-rich Brunner's gland secretions, and bile secretion from the liver?
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What is the primary form in which carbohydrates are absorbed in the small intestine?
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Where are Brunner's glands located and what do they secrete?
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What stimulates villous movement, facilitating absorption and lymph flow?
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Study Notes
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Most water-soluble vitamins (C, B1, B2, B6, and folic acid) are absorbed by Na+- dependent cotransport mechanisms, while Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the terminal part of the ileum and requires intrinsic factor.
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Bile salts form micelles that facilitate the absorption of long-chain fatty acids (FA), monoglycerides (MG), and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. The micelles act as a transport medium and perform a "ferrying" function that is essential for fat absorption.
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Electrolytes and water are absorbed in the small intestine by the paracellular route, with the tight junctions' permeability varying depending on the type of epithelium.
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Absorption of sodium (Na+) is passive in the small intestine, facilitated by various transport mechanisms such as the Na+-glucose or Na+-amino acid cotransport, Na+-Cl exchange, and Na+-H+ exchange.
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Chloride (Cl-) absorption occurs alongside Na+ absorption through mechanisms such as passive diffusion, Na+-Cl cotransport, and Cl¯-HCO₃¯ exchange.
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The epithelial cells in the ileum and colon have the capability to secrete bicarbonate (HCO₃¯) in exchange for chloride ions (Cl¯), which neutralizes acid products in the large intestine.
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Calcium (Ca++) is absorbed by enterocytes in the small intestine, stimulated by 1,25 dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and parathyroid hormone.
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The absorption sites for various nutrients include the duodenum and upper jejunum for most minerals, jejunum for carbohydrates, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and lipids, terminal ileum for vitamin B12, and various sites for electrolytes and water depending on the hormonal control.
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Doctors' notes mention that doctors can use mass movement or inhibit mixing movement using the cholinergic blocker Atropine or parasympathetic stimulation to manipulate the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during swallowing.
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Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the activation of pepsin, which breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. This process is continued in the small intestine by the enzymes trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, carboxypeptidase A, and carboxypeptidase B.
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Fat digestion primarily occurs in the small intestine, with the help of bile salts and lecithin, which emulsify the fat and make it more accessible to water-soluble digestive enzymes.
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The most important enzyme for fat digestion is pancreatic lipase, which breaks down triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids.
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The small intestine has a large absorptive surface area (about 250 square meters), which is increased by mucosal folds, villi, and microvilli.
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Carbohydrates are absorbed in the form of monosaccharides, with the exception of some disaccharides and sugars like lactose and sucrose. Proteins are absorbed as dipeptides, tripeptides, and some free amino acids.
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Vitamins are absorbed mainly in the jejunum and ileum, with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) being absorbed in combination with fat and water-soluble vitamins (B and C) being absorbed independently.
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Emulsification of fat is significant because it increases the surface area of the fat globules, making it easier for water-soluble digestive enzymes to act on it. This process is facilitated by the polar parts of bile salts and lecithin, which are amphipathic molecules.
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Digestive enzymes are produced in different parts of the digestive system. For example, pepsin is produced in the stomach, while trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen are produced in the pancreas and activated by enterokinase in the small intestine.
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Deficiency in digestive enzymes can lead to digestive disorders, such as steatorrhea in the case of pancreatic lipase deficiency.
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In males, the process of protein digestion involves the activation of pepsin in the stomach, followed by the activation of trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, carboxypeptidase A, and carboxypeptidase B in the small intestine. The protein can be absorbed in the form of dipeptides, tripeptides, and free amino acids.
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In females, the process of carbohydrate absorption involves the absorption of glucose, galactose, and fructose in the form of monosaccharides, while the process of protein absorption involves the absorption of dipeptides, tripeptides, and free amino acids.
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Fat digestion is initiated in the stomach with the secretion of lingual lipase, but most of the fat digestion occurs in the small intestine, where it is facilitated by bile salts and lecithin. The most important enzyme for fat digestion is pancreatic lipase, which breaks down triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids.
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The epithelial cells in the small intestine are characterized by a brush border, consisting of as many as 1000 microvilli, which enhance the absorptive surface area of the cells. The villi and microvilli, combined with the mucosal folds, increase the overall absorptive surface area of the small intestine by approximately 600 times.
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The small intestine is approximately 5-7 meters long and extends from the pyloric sphincter to the ileocecal valve. It is responsible for the absorption of approximately 90% of protein and carbohydrate and essentially all lipid digestion.
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The end products of carbohydrate digestion include monosaccharides, while the end products of protein digestion include amino acids. Fat digestion produces triglycerides, cholesterol ester, fatty acids, and monoglycerides.
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The absorption of carbohydrates occurs primarily in the form of monosaccharides, while proteins are absorbed as dipeptides, tripeptides, and free amino acids. Vitamins are absorbed mainly in the jejunum and ileum, with fat-soluble vitamins being absorbed in combination with fat and water-soluble vitamins being absorbed independently.
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The process of absorption is facilitated by various transport proteins, such as carrier proteins and facilitated diffusion proteins. For example, di- and tripeptides are transported across the brush border by active transport protein carriers.
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The absorption of electrolytes, water, and other nutrients occurs primarily in the small intestine, with the help of various transport proteins and co-transport systems.
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The process of absorption is regulated by various hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin (CCK), which stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and promote the contraction of the gallbladder to facilitate fat digestion.
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The absorption of fat is facilitated by the emulsification of fat by bile salts and lecithin, which increases the surface area of the fat globules and makes them more accessible to water-soluble digestive enzymes.
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The absorption of vitamins and minerals occurs primarily in the small intestine, with the help of various transport proteins and co-transport systems. For example, iron is absorbed in the form of ferric ions, which are reduced to ferrous ions in the intestinal mucosa and then transported into the bloodstream by a specific transport protein.
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The process of absorption is influenced by various factors, such as the pH of the digestive juices, the concentration of digestive enzymes, and the presence of inhibitors or activators of digestive enzymes.
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The absorption of nutrients occurs primarily in the small intestine, which is characterized by a large absorptive surface area and a rich supply of digestive enzymes and transport proteins.
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The process of absorption is facilitated by various hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin (CCK), which stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and promote the contraction of the gallbladder to facilitate fat digestion.
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The process of absorption is regulated by various feedback mechanisms, which help to maintain the balance of nutrients in the body and prevent the accumulation of toxic substances.
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The process of absorption is affected by various diseases and conditions, such as malabsorption syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease, and food intolerances, which can impair the absorption of nutrients and lead to malnutrition.
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The process of absorption is a complex and dynamic process, which involves the coordinated action of various organs, glands, and transport proteins to facilitate the uptake of nutrients from the digestive tract and deliver them to the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body.
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Most water-soluble vitamins (C, B1, B2, B6, and folic acid) are absorbed by Na+- dependent cotransport mechanisms, while Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the terminal part of the ileum and requires intrinsic factor.
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Bile salts form micelles that facilitate the absorption of long-chain fatty acids (FA), monoglycerides (MG), and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. The micelles act as a transport medium and perform a "ferrying" function that is essential for fat absorption.
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Electrolytes and water are absorbed in the small intestine by the paracellular route, with the tight junctions' permeability varying depending on the type of epithelium.
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Absorption of sodium (Na+) is passive in the small intestine, facilitated by various transport mechanisms such as the Na+-glucose or Na+-amino acid cotransport, Na+-Cl exchange, and Na+-H+ exchange.
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Chloride (Cl-) absorption occurs alongside Na+ absorption through mechanisms such as passive diffusion, Na+-Cl cotransport, and Cl¯-HCO₃¯ exchange.
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The epithelial cells in the ileum and colon have the capability to secrete bicarbonate (HCO₃¯) in exchange for chloride ions (Cl¯), which neutralizes acid products in the large intestine.
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Calcium (Ca++) is absorbed by enterocytes in the small intestine, stimulated by 1,25 dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and parathyroid hormone.
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The absorption sites for various nutrients include the duodenum and upper jejunum for most minerals, jejunum for carbohydrates, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and lipids, terminal ileum for vitamin B12, and various sites for electrolytes and water depending on the hormonal control.
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Doctors' notes mention that doctors can use mass movement or inhibit mixing movement using the cholinergic blocker Atropine or parasympathetic stimulation to manipulate the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during swallowing.
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Propulsive movements in small intestine occur in any part at a velocity of 0.5 to 2 cm/sec.
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Normally, weak and die after traveling only 3 to 5 centimeters, with the net movement averaging 1 cm/min.
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Segmentation contractions are stimulated by distention and activated by enteric nervous system (ENS), including the myenteric plexus.
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Segmentation contractions divide the intestine into spaced segments, facilitating the blending of different juices and bringing digestive products in contact with absorptive surfaces.
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Migrating motor complex (MMC) is a series of depolarization and contraction that propels material through the small intestine during the inter-digestive period, keeping it clean.
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Antiperistalsis is a wave of contraction in the alimentary canal that passes in an oral direction, forcefully propelling contents in the opposite direction.
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Peristaltic rush is a powerful, rapid peristalsis initiated by intestinal irritation, primarily through extrinsic nervous reflexes.
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Villous contraction is initiated by local nervous reflexes in response to chyme, facilitating absorption and lymph flow.
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Intestinal motility is regulated by hormonal and neural controls.
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Gastrin, CCK, insulin, and serotonin stimulate intestinal motility, while secretin and glucagon inhibit intestinal motility and contract the ileocecal sphincter.
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Villikinin stimulates villous movement, and intestinal lipase, sucrose, maltase, isomaltase, lactase, aminopeptidases, oligopeptidases, and intracellular di- and tri-peptidases facilitate the digestion and absorption of various nutrients from the chyme.
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Intestinal juices are secreted by the crypts of Lieberkühn and Brunner's glands, providing protection and maintaining essential conditions for digestion and absorption.
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Brunner's glands are located in the wall of the first few centimeters of the duodenum, secreting large amounts of alkaline mucus rich in bicarbonate ions in response to acidic chyme or vagal stimulation.
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The secretion of mucus by Brunner's glands is inhibited by sympathetic stimulation.
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Secretin, an intestinal hormone, stimulates the secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic juice, mucous and bicarbonate-rich Brunner's gland secretions, and bile secretion from the liver.
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