The First 22 cm of the Small Intestine Make Up

Question

The first 22 cm of the small intestine make up the _______, which is curved like the letter C.
A) jejunum
B) ileum
C) colon
D) duodenum

Accepted Answer

The first 22 cm of the small intestine is called the duodenum, which is curved like the letter C. The jejunum and ileum are the other sections of the small intestine, and the colon is part of the large intestine.