small intestine
The jejunum is the middle section and the ileum is the final section of the small intestine. This topic is part of Human Body within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 13 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
small intestine trivia questions
The small intestine is the main site of what?
Answer: Nutrient absorption
Bonus fact: Most digestion and absorption occur there.
What fingerlike structures increase surface area in the small intestine?
Answer: Villi
Bonus fact: Microvilli increase area even further.
What is the first section of the human small intestine called?
Answer: Duodenum
Bonus fact: The jejunum is the middle section and the ileum is the final section of the small intestine.
Which three sections make up the small intestine?
Answer: Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
Bonus fact: The small intestine lies between the stomach and the large intestine.
Which section of the small intestine comes between the duodenum and the ileum?
Answer: Jejunum
Bonus fact: The small intestine’s three sections are duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
What fluid stored in the gallbladder helps digest fats?
Answer: Bile
Bonus fact: Bile emulsifies fats in the small intestine.
Which organ follows the stomach in the digestive tract?
Answer: Small intestine
Bonus fact: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
Which organ stores bile between meals?
Answer: Gallbladder
Bonus fact: The liver makes bile, and bile ducts carry it to the gallbladder for storage or to the small intestine for use.
In which part of the digestive tract are most nutrients from food absorbed?
Answer: Small intestine
Bonus fact: After absorption, the circulatory system carries many nutrients from the small intestine to the liver and other tissues.
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
Answer: Small intestine
Bonus fact: Villi greatly increase absorption area.
Which part of the digestive tract absorbs most nutrients?
Answer: Small intestine
Bonus fact: Villi greatly increase absorptive surface area.
Where does the pancreas release most of its digestive enzymes?
Answer: Small intestine
Bonus fact: Pancreatic juice enters the duodenum.