Veterinary Anatomy Practice Test

The stomach empties directly into which part of the small intestine?

Jejunum Ileum Cecum Duodenum

Correct Answer:

Duodenum

Explanation:

The stomach empties directly into the duodenum, the first segment of the small intestine, via the pyloric sphincter. This section receives chyme from the stomach and mixes it with bile and pancreatic secretions, beginning chemical digestion and neutralizing stomach acid. The jejunum and ileum come after the duodenum and are the main sites of absorption, while the cecum is part of the large intestine. So the correct place the stomach empties into is the duodenum.

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