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The intestinal mucosa produces most of the secretions that enter the small intestine (the mucosa of the small intestine produces secretions that primarily contain mucus, electrolytes, and water). The secretions of the liver and the pancreas also enter the small intestine and play essential roles in the process of digestion.

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