In Adults, Which Part of the Intestine Is Most Often

question 16

Multiple Choice

In adults, which part of the intestine is most often involved in volvulus?

• A) Jejunum
• B) Ileum
• C) Cecum
• D) Transverse colon
• E) Sigmoid colon

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Definitions:

Factor VIII Gene

A gene located on the X chromosome responsible for producing factor VIII, a critical protein for blood clotting.

Nondisjunction

A genetic anomaly during cell division where chromosomes fail to separate properly, leading to gametes with abnormal numbers of chromosomes.

XY Pair

Refers to the male sex chromosomes in humans and most other mammals where XY denotes a male genotype.

Reciprocal Translocation

A genetic phenomenon where parts of two different chromosomes exchange places without changing the total amount of genetic material.