The Small Intestine

question 49

Multiple Choice

The small intestine:

• A) normally contains millions of bacteria that digest complex polysaccharides and produce vitamin K.
• B) secretes amylase, lipase, and various proteases from its epithelial cells.
• C) is the main site of gastrin secretion.
• D) absorbs a larger volume of fluid than any other region of the GI tract.
• E) undergoes only peristaltic contractions, both during the digestion of meals and between meals.

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