The segments of the small intestine, in order, starting from the pylorus, are:
A)ileum, jejunum, and duodenum.
B)jejunum, duodenum, and ileum.
C)jejunum, ileum, and duodenum.
D)duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
E)duodenum, cecum, and ileum.

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The small intestine begins with the duodenum, which is followed by the jejunum and then the ileum. Therefore, the correct order is duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Choice D is the only option that has this order.

The Segments of the Small Intestine, in Order, Starting from the Pylorus