Question

If for some reason, the sub mucosal glands of duodenum become non functional, which of the following will not be affected?(1) Protection of intestinal mucosa from HCI(2) Smooth passage of chyle(3) Activation of lipases by bile salts(4) Lubrication of the intestinal passage​
why?

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is 2 option will correct

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (1) Protection of intestinal mucosa from HCI.

EXPLANATION

• Digestion can be defined as the breaking down of large food molucules such as Fats, carbohydrate into simpler substances such as fattyacids, amino acids etc for the absorption into blood plasma.
• The partially digested food (known as chyme ) enters the duodenum which is the first part of the small intestine.
• The submucosal gland of duodenum (Brunner's gland) protects the duodenum from acidic nature of chyme.
• They do so by producing mucus-rich alkaline secretion.
• Other functions include- Provide basic conditions for the activation of enzymes and to lubricate the intestinal walls.

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