THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The last section of the small intestine before it connects to the large intestine is the ____
A
jejunum
B
duodenum
C
appendix
D
ileum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine). The ileum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach and other parts of the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ileum is the final portion of the small intestine, measuring around 3 meters, and ends at the cecum. It absorbs any final nutrients, with major absorptive products being vitamin B12 and bile acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -The small intestine is divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The small intestine has three segments. The first segment, the duodenum, is connected to the stomach. The second segment is the jejunum and the final segment, the ileum, connects to the colon, also known as the large intestine.

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