Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. An increased surface area in the inner wall of the small intestine assists in the proper metabolism of ingested food.
2. The villi in the inner wall of the small intestine contain a lymphatic vessel called a lacteal, which assists in absorption of fat.
3. The pylorus of the stomach empties into the duodenum of the small intestine.
4. The jejunum of the small intestine connects to the ascending colon.
5. The ileum of the small intestine connects to the descending colon at the ileocecal valve.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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