intestine secretion

intestinal juice

Clear to pale yellow watery secretions from the glands lining the small intestine walls. Secretion is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly digested food in the intestine.

Type Gland
Parent Structure secretion of exocrine gland
Latin Name intestinal juice
FMA ID 62974

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intestine secretion?
Clear to pale yellow watery secretions from the glands lining the small intestine walls. Secretion is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly digested food in the intestine.
What is the Latin name for the intestine secretion?
The Latin name for the intestine secretion is intestinal juice.

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