Which of the following is NOT correct about the small intestine?
A. It contains villi.
B. It absorbs water.
C. It secretes digestive enzymes.
D. It absorbs most nutrients.
Answer (2)
The small intestine contains villi, absorbs some water, and primarily absorbs nutrients. However, it does not secrete digestive enzymes itself; instead, it receives them from the pancreas and bile from the liver. Therefore, the correct answer is that it secretes digestive enzymes, which is NOT correct about the small intestine. ;
The small intestine does not secrete digestive enzymes; it relies on the pancreas and liver for these enzymes. Therefore, the statement that it secretes digestive enzymes is NOT correct. The correct answer is option C.
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