Definition of solubility. 1) The amount of a solute that will dissolve in a specific solvent under given conditions.
The small intestine is where most chemical digestion takes place. Most of the digestive enzymes in the small intestine are secreted by the pancreas and enter the small intestine via the pancreatic duct. These enzymes enter the small intestine in response to the hormone cholecystokinin, which is produced in response to the presence of nutrients.
The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine to complete the chemical digestion of foods. The large intestine is a long, thick tube about 2 Â½ inches in diameter and about 5 feet long. It is located just inferior to the stomach and wraps around the superior and lateral border of the small intestine.