Which of the Following Statements About the Duodenum Is False

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the duodenum is false?

• A) It receives chyme from the stomach.
• B) It is shorter than either the ileum or jejunum.
• C) It is the site of action of liver and pancreas secretions.
• D) It is more movable than the ileum or jejunum, which are retroperitoneal.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages reaped by companies when production becomes efficient, as the scale of operations and output increases.

Making a Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the expenses, taxes, and costs associated with maintaining the operation.

Breaking Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning no net loss or gain has been made.

Taking a Loss

A situation where a business or individual sells an asset for less than its purchase price, resulting in a financial deficit.