MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Longest part of the digestive tract:
A
Esophagus
B
Small intestine
C
Large intestine
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ileum is the last and longest section of the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine is the longest digestive organ. It consists of a long narrow tubular part that is divided into three parts, namely, Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum. Approximately. the length of the small intestine is about 6 meters long.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ileum is the longest part of small intestine which is about 3.5 m in length.

Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore, Herbivores have longer small intestine than carnivores.

Detailed explanation-5: -The duodenum is about 7.9–9.8 inches (in). The jejunum is about about 8.2 ft long. The ileum is close to 9.8 ft long. 09-Feb-2021

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