Name the three segments of the small intestine from proximal to distal.
A)ileum,jejunum,cecum
B)cecum,transverse colon,sigmoid colon
C)jejunum,duodenum,cecum
D)ileum,jejunum,duodenum
E)duodenum,jejunum,ileum

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The small intestine is divided into three segments, which are arranged in a proximal to distal order: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Option E) is the only choice that lists the segments in the correct order. Options A), B), and C) have at least one segment out of order. Option D) lists the segments in the reverse order.

Name the Three Segments of the Small Intestine from Proximal