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To determine: The type of motility that is primarily responsible for mixing the chyme and accessory gland secretions within the small intestine.
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To determine: The type of motility that is primarily responsible for the propulsion of chyme and accessory gland secretions within the small intestine.
Concept introduction: Digestive system consists of a collection of organs that help in the digestion of food materials and converting them into basic energy-rich molecules for supplying them to the entire body. Small intestine is the major organ in the human body that is involved in the absorption of major nutrients. The movements of the small intestine help in the digestion and absorption process. The motility present within the small intestine are segmentation and peristalsis.
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