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Name the watery fluid secreted by Brunner's gland in the duodenum. Mention its any two characteristics. What role does it play inside the duodenum ?

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(i) Watery fluid secreted by Brunner.s glands is called mucoid fluid. It is alkaline and enzyme free.
(ii) It protects the duodenal mucosa from acidity of chyme.
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