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B. secretes amylase, lipase, and various proteases from its epithelial cells.
C. is the main site of gastrin secretion.
D. absorbs a larger volume of fluid than any other region of the GI tract.
E. undergoes only peristaltic contractions, both during the digestion of meals and between meals.


D

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