In human beings, the wall of the small intestine contains glands which secrete ‘X’. Here ‘X’ is also known as
A
Steapsin
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B
Castle’s intrinsic factor
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C
Succus entericus
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D
Salivary amylase
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Solution
The correct option is C Succus entericus The wall of the small intestine contains intestinal glands that secrete intestinal juice which is also known as Succus entericus. It contains a variety of enzymes that acts on partially digested food and completes the breakdown of proteins into amino acids, complex carbohydrates into monosaccharides and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.