Small intestine anatomy

Question 1

Name the portions of the small intestine from the proximal to distal. Tell their length.

Answer 1

Duodenum - 8”-10”
Jejunum - 8ft meters long
Ileum - 13 ft long

Question 2

Average length of small intestines?

Answer 2

22ft

Question 3

Finger like projections in the mucosal layer of small intestines?

Answer 3

Villi, increases absorption

Question 4

Where does the most digestion take place?

Answer 4

duodenum

Question 5

Where does the most absorption take place?

Answer 5

Jejunum

Question 6

What organ is positioned with in the loop of the duodenum? how does it aid in the function of the duodenum?

Answer 6

Pancreas, responsible for creating digestive enzymes