Which of the Following Apply to the Small Intestine

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

• A) Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ.
• B) Segmentation contractions occur in this organ.
• C) Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ.
• D) Mixing and propulsion of chyme.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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