The Portion of the Small Intestine That Performs Most Absorption

question 30

Multiple Choice

The portion of the small intestine that performs most absorption is the

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

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants aged 4-8 months repeat actions that have pleasurable or interesting results, showing an early form of experimentation.

Preoperational Thought

A reiteration of preoperational, highlighting the early childhood cognitive phase where imagination flourishes yet logical reasoning abilities are not yet developed.

Sensorimotor

Pertaining to the first developmental stage in Piaget's theory, focusing on infants' understanding of the world through their sensory experiences and motor activities.

Formal-Operational Thought

The stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically, typically beginning in adolescence.