One section of this organ contains a mass of lymphoid (LIM-foid) tissue called Peyer's (PAY-erz) Patches. Another section of this organ receives a material from the pylorus known as chyme. Like the esophagus, this organ uses a contractile motion known as peristalsis (PAIR-ee-STALL-sis). This organ r
One section of this organ contains a mass of lymphoid (LIM-foid) tissue called Peyer's (PAY-erz) Patches. Another section of this organ receives a material from the pylorus known as chyme. Like the esophagus, this organ uses a contractile motion known as peristalsis (PAIR-ee-STALL-sis). This organ receives the enzymes trypsin (TRIP-sin), lipase (LYE-"pace"), and amylase (AMM-ill-ase), which break down proteins, lipids, and starches, respectively. For 10 points, name this organ divided into the jejunum, ileum, and duodenum, whose main function is to digest food before it passes into the large intestine.
One section of this organ contains a mass of lymphoid (LIM-foid) tissue called Peyer's (PAY-erz) Patches.
{small intestine} [accept {ileum} before "{chyme}" is read]