Small Intestine Digestive Processes and Motility Regulation
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What is the main function of the small intestine?

  • Storing bile
  • Synthesizing enzymes
  • Filtering waste products
  • Absorption of nutrients (correct)

    • Which structure in the small intestine provides a huge surface area for absorption?

  • Alveoli
  • Sinusoids
  • Villi (correct)
  • Lobules

    • How is intestinal motility regulated after a meal?

  • Sympathetic nervous system increases motility
  • Peristalsis decreases
  • Segmentation motion increases (correct)
  • Parasympathetic nervous system decreases motility

    • What is the primary function of circular folds in the small intestine?

    <p>Increase surface area for absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does peristalsis function in the small intestine between meals?

    <p>Moves meal remnants toward the large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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