The portion of the GI tract seen curving around the head of the pancreas on axial CT images is the

A. pylorus.
B. jejunum.
C. ileum.
D. duodenum.


Answer: D

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At the end of a hair's growth cycle, the follicle does which of the following?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements about larger lymphatics is incorrect?

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