Which of the following apply to the small intestine?

A. Secretions from the liver and pancreas enter this organ.
B. Segmentation contractions occur in this organ.
C. Both digestion and absorption occur in this organ.
D. Mixing and propulsion of chyme.
E. All of these choices apply to the small intestine.


E

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