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.
Pancreas. Secretes enzymes to help break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Small Intestine. Narrow muscular tube where digestion of food is completed with the help of enzymes secreted by the liver and pancreas. Organs/Components. Villi (plural: Villus).