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NEET 2021
Exam
NEET
Year
2021
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Digestion and Absorption

NEET 2021 · Zoology · Digestion and Absorption

Succus entericus is referred to as:

Succus entericus is referred to as:

Options

  1. APancreatic juice
  2. BIntestinal juice
  3. CGastric juice
  4. DChyme

Correct answer

B. Intestinal juice

Step-by-step 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.
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