Chyme can best be described as ____
a. the semisolid mass of undigested food that passes through the ileocecal valve.
b. a semiliquid mass of partially digested food released by the stomach into the small intestine.
c. the mixture of pancreatic juices containing enzymes for digestion of the macronutrients.
d. a thick, viscous material synthesized by mucosal cells for protection against digestive juices.
e. chewed food combined with saliva that has passed from the esophagus into the stomach.
ANS: B
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