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Backwash into this organ is prevented by a valve called the ICV. (-5[1])Maltase and enterokinase (“en-tr-ow-KAI-nays”) are found in the brush border enzymes of this organ’s epithelial cells. The peptide hormone cholecystokinin (“kow-luh-si-stuh-KAI-nuhn”) is secreted in this organ by enteroendocrine cells. The sphincter of Oddi (“AA-dee”) regulates the flow of bile (*) into this organ through the ampulla of Vater (“VAY-tr”). Finger-like villi increase the surface area for the absorption of nutrients in this organ, which is divided into the ileum, jejunum, and duodenum. For 10 points, name this digestive organ which lies between the stomach and the large intestine. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: small intestine [accept small bowel; accept duodenum or jejunum or ileum before read; prompt on intestine alone; prompt on bowel; prompt on GI tract or gastrointestinal tract]
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