The Order of the Small Intestinal Segments from Proximal (Oral)

question 1

Multiple Choice

The order of the small intestinal segments from proximal (oral) to distal (aboral) is:

• A) duodenum, ileum, cecum
• B) duodenum, ilium, jejunum
• C) duodenum, jejunum, ileum
• D) duodenum, ilium, colon
• E) duodenum, jejunum, ilium

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Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen, essential for most forms of life on Earth.

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, maintaining a tightly regulated level that is essential for normal bodily functions, usually around 7.35 to 7.45.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers that provides support and shock absorption in various structures of the body such as ligaments and tendons.