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In human beings, the wall of the small intestine contains glands which secrete ‘X’. Here ‘X’ is also known as

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Steapsin
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Castle’s intrinsic factor
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Succus entericus
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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.

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