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Anatomy MCQs: Intestine

A folded digestive passage where nutrients are absorbed and the microbiome supports whole-body health.

6 questions

Intestine

The essentials

Function
Digestion and nutrient absorption
Location
Central and lower abdomen

The questions

  1. Which segment of the small intestine is first to receive food from the stomach?

    1. Jejunum
    2. Ileum
    3. Duodenum
    4. Caecum
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    Answer: Duodenum

    The duodenum is the short first stretch, where bile and pancreatic enzymes join the food.

  2. What multiplies the intestine's absorptive surface area the most?

    1. Serosa
    2. Muscularis
    3. Villi and microvilli
    4. Mesentery
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    Answer: Villi and microvilli

    Folds, villi, and microvilli stack to multiply the absorbing surface many times over.

  3. How often does the intestinal lining typically renew itself?

    1. Every few hours
    2. Every few days
    3. Every few months
    4. Once a year
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    Answer: Every few days

    It's the fastest tissue turnover in the body — it wears out constantly and rebuilds just as fast.

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