Question

If mucus is not released as a part of secretion of Brunner gland, the pH of the

• A. Small intestine will decrease
• B. Stomach will remain same
• C. Larger intestine will decrease
• D. Small intestine will remain same

Answer 1

The correct option is A Small intestine will decrease

Mucus released as a part of secretion of Brunner gland and bicarbonates from pancreas protects the intestinal mucosa from acid as well as provide an alkaline medium. if mucus is not released then the pH of the small intestine will decrease means acid nature in the small intestine will increases.

So the correct answer is 'Small intestine will decrease'.