The Portion of the Small Intestine That Performs the Bulk

question 125

Multiple Choice

The portion of the small intestine that performs the bulk of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption is the

• A) ileum.
• B) duodenum.
• C) jejunum.
• D) pylorus.
• E) cecum.

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