What is mesentery?
A) a peritoneal fold encircling the small intestine
B) one of the sections of small intestine
C) feces with blood in it
D) an x-ray exam of the small intestine
A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The small intestine is composed of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
C) Feces with blood is called melena.
D) A GI series is one test of the small intestine.
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