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Which of these statements about intrinsic factor is true?
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- Brunner's glands secrete an alkaline product that helps achieve optimal pH for the activity of pancreatic enzymes. Where are these glands located? A. At the base of villi throughout the small intestine B. In the epithelium of the ampulla of Vater C. In the mucosa and submucosa of the jejunum D. In the submucosa of the duodenum E. In the submucosa of the ileumarrow_forwardDefine the following terms:a. chylomicron remnantsb. glyceroneogenesisc. exogenous lipoprotein pathwayd. apolipoprotein B-48e. enterocytearrow_forwardWhich of these structures increase the mucosal surface of the smallintestine?a. circular folds d. length of the small intestineb. villi e. All of these are correct.c. microvilliarrow_forward
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