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Succus entericus is the name given to

  1. the junction between ileum and large intestine

  2. intestinal juice

  3. the swelling in the gut

  4. appendix

  5. pancreatic juice
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Explanation

Succus entericus refers to the intestinal juice secreted by the glands of the small intestine. This clear to pale yellow fluid contains digestive enzymes (maltase, sucrase, lactase, peptidases, lipase), mucus, and electrolytes that continue the chemical digestion of food in the small intestine.

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