Q150 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Zoology

Succus entericus is referred to as:

A
Pancreatic juice
Correct answer
B
Intestinal juice
C
Gastric juice
D
Chyme

Solution

The word "entero" is related to the intestine. Succus entericus also called intestinal juice is a fluid secreted in the small intestine in small quantities. Succus entericus is the alkaline secretion produced by glands in the duodenum wall, which consists of water, mucoproteins, and carbonate hydrogen ions.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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