The ________ of the small intestine receives food from the stomach

A) cecum
B) jejunum
C) ileum
D) duodenum


D
Explanation: The duodenum receives food from the stomach. The jejunum is the second section of the small intestine. The ileum is the third section of the small intestine. The cecum is the first part of the colon.

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