Which of the Following Surgical Techniques Would Help Someone to Decrease

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following surgical techniques would help someone to decrease the amount of calories their body absorbs,thus helping with weight loss?

• A)Removal of a section of the small intestine.
• B)Placing an artificial sphincter around the esophagus to restrict the amount of nutrients that enter the stomach.
• C)Removal of the transverse colon.
• D)Removal of the pancreas to prevent the secretion of pancreatic juices.
• E)Removal of the liver to prevent the filtering of the blood.

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