Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - The Digestive System - Figure 24.18 - Page 914: 1

Answer

The ileum is the longest part of the small intestine--about 6 feet

Work Step by Step

The small intestine comprises three segments; duodenum-- about 12 inches; jejunum-- about 3 feet and ileum, about six feet long. These numbers are not the same for every adult but the proportions are about the same.
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