Read the following statements regarding the small intestine and identify the correct and incorrect statement(s).

A. It has integral parts like jejunum, ileum and duodenum, in this order.

B. The major part of digestion and absorption is carried out by the small intestine.

Both A and B are Correct.

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Both A and B are Incorrect.

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A is Correct and B is Incorrect.

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B is Correct and A is Incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is D
B is Correct and A is Incorrect.

A is incorrect. The sequential order of the parts of the small intestine is: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

B is correct. The major part of digestion and absorption is carried out by the small intestine.

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Read the following statements regarding the small intestine and identify the correct and incorrect statement(s).

A. It has integral parts like jejunum, ileum, and duodenum, in this order.

B. The major part of digestion and absorption is carried out by the small intestine.

Consider the following two statements A & B and select the right from (i) - (iv) about their correctness.

A. Small intestine is shorter than large intestine.

B. Small intestine is wider than large intestine.

Options :

(i) Both the statements are correct.

(ii) Both the statements are wrong.

(iii) Statement A is correct, B is wrong.

(iv) Statement B is correct, A is wrong.

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