GENERAL HISTOLOGY

SMALL INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The shortest section of the small intestine is the ____
A
jejunum
B
duodenum
C
ileum
D
appendiz
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The duodenum is the shortest section, on average measuring from 20 cm to 25 cm in length. Its proximal end is connected to the antrum of the stomach, separated by the pylorus, and the distal end blends into the beginning of the jejunum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine has three distinct regions – the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum, the shortest, is where preparation for absorption through small finger-like protrusions called villi begins.

Detailed explanation-3: -The duodenum is the initial C-shaped segment of the small intestine and is a continuation of the pylorus. Distally, it is in continuation with the jejunum and ileum, with the proximal segment being the shortest and widest.

Detailed explanation-4: -duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients. The duodenum is the shortest segment of the intestine and is about 23 to 28 cm (9 to 11 inches) long.

Detailed explanation-5: -The duodenum precedes the jejunum and ileum and is the shortest part of the small intestine.

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