Asked by Schuck RyanAngel on Jun 07, 2024
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All of the following are parts of the small intestine EXCEPT ________.
A) jejunum
B) cecum
C) duodenum
D) ileum
Small Intestine
A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that digests food and absorbs nutrients.
Cecum
The first part of the large intestine, located at the junction between the intestines and the appendix.
Jejunum
The second part of the small intestine in humans, where most of the nutrients from food are absorbed.
- Understand the structural components of the small intestine.
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JM
Jarod McGovernJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The cecum is actually part of the large intestine, not the small intestine. The jejunum, duodenum and ileum are all sections of the small intestine.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structural components of the small intestine.
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