Question

What does intestinal juice contain?

Answer 1

Intestinal juice:

Intestinal juice or succus entericus is the composite fluid secreted by the small intestine. The fluid has a watery consistency and is either clear or has a pale yellow colour. The intestinal juice is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

Composition of intestinal juice:

The intestinal juice contains enzymes such as-

• Peptidase
• Maltase
• Sucrase
• Lactase
• Lipase

It also contains-

• Mucus
• Lysozyme secreted by the paneth cells
• Hormones secreted by the enteroendocrine glands.