Stenosis (constriction) of the hepatopancreatic ampulla would interfere with
A. the transport of bile and pancreatic juice.
B. the secretion of mucus.
C. the passage of chyme into the small intestine.
D. peristalsis.
E. salivary gland secretion.
A
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