The three regions of the small intestine, in order, are the
- A. jejunum, duodenum, ileum
- B. duodenum, jejunum, ileum
- C. ileum, jejunum, duodenum
- D. caecum, colon, rectum
Explanation
The duodenum receives bile and pancreatic juice, the jejunum continues digestion, and the ileum completes absorption before the large intestine. The caecum, colon and rectum belong to the large intestine instead.
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