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Samrin Jawed
on Dec 06, 2024
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Which of the following is true of the duodenum?
A) It is a duct from the liver that introduces bile.
B) It is a pancreatic duct that introduces basic fluids to neutralize the stomach acid.
C) Highly acidic stomach contents enter the small intestine here.
D) It contains villi for absorption.
E) All of the answer choices are true statements about the duodenum.
Duodenum
The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which is primarily responsible for the initial stages of digestive processing.
Villi
Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, increasing the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
- Elucidate the stages and specific locations of digestive and absorptive processes in humans.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the stages and specific locations of digestive and absorptive processes in humans.