The following statements about succus entericus are true except:

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Succus entericus, or intestinal juice, is secreted by the intestinal glands (crypts of Lieberkühn) in the lining of the small intestine and contains a variety of digestive enzymes. Its secretion is indeed influenced by the presence of chyme in the small intestine, which signals the need for digestion and absorption. However, its release is not primarily controlled by vagal stimulation; instead, it is more directly regulated by local factors in the small intestine, such as the presence of food (chyme). Vagal stimulation is more directly involved in the control of gastric secretions in the stomach.

The Following Statements About Succus Entericus Are True Except