Which sequence correctly follows the passage of food through the alimentary canal after it leaves the stomach?

Correct answer: A. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon

  • A. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon
  • B. Jejunum, duodenum, ileum, colon
  • C. Ileum, jejunum, duodenum, colon
  • D. Duodenum, ileum, jejunum, colon

Explanation

Food passes from the stomach into the duodenum, then through the jejunum and ileum before entering the colon. The jejunum and ileum are parts of the small intestine, while the colon is part of the large intestine.

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