Small Intestine DC Anatomy

Site of macronutrient absorption is

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

The small intestine measures about _____ feet in length.

• 8

• 30

• 25

• 40

Which of the following process is not associated with gastrointestinal function?

• Secretion

• Absorption

• Filtration

• Digestion

Length of the duodenum is

• 21cm

• 25cm

• 30cm

• 31cm

Parts of the small intestine after the duodenum is known as

• Jejunum

• Lipase duodenum

• Amylase duodenum

• Ileum

Numerous fingerlike projections in the folds of the wall of the small intestine are classified as

• Bolus

• Chyme

• Bile

• Villi

Which part of the small intestine joins the large intestine?

• Ileum

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

The small intestine is subdivided into three segments. Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding the passage of food through the small intestine?

• Duodenum, ileum, jejunum

• Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

• Jejunum, duodenum, ileum

• Ileum, jejunum, duodenum

Which of the following enzyme is most active at an acidic pH?

• Amylase

• Chymotrypsin

• Pepsin

• Lipase

The majority of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream occurs in the _______.

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Liver