Which Section Comprises the Bulk of the Small Intestine

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which section comprises the bulk of the small intestine?

• A) jejunum
• B) ileum
• C) rectum
• D) duodenum

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Definitions:

IR Stretch

Infrared absorption by a molecule caused by the stretching vibrations of bonds, typically used in spectroscopy to identify functional groups.

Simple Lipids

Fats and waxes composed mostly of triglycerides, which are esters formed from glycerol and three fatty acids.

Unsaturated Triglyceride

A type of triglyceride (a fat or oil) with at least one double bond in the fatty acid chains, making it less dense and typically liquid at room temperature.

Lauric Acid

A saturated fatty acid with a 12-carbon chain commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil.