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Wendell DaGreat
on Oct 15, 2024
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The longest portion of the small intestine is the:
A) jejunum.
B) duodenum.
C) ileum.
D) cecum.
Small Intestine
A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the end absorption of nutrients takes place.
Jejunum
The middle section of the small intestine in humans and most mammals, lying between the ileum and the duodenum.
Cecum
The first section of the large intestine, connected to the ileum and acting as a junction for intestinal contents moving from the small to the large intestine.
- Recognize the structural anatomy and operational purpose of essential segments in the digestive system.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the structural anatomy and operational purpose of essential segments in the digestive system.