Most digestion in humans occurs in the first 25 centimeters of the 6-meter length of the small intestine called the ________.
A)cecum
B)jejunum
C)duodenum
D)omasum
E)colon

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The duodenum is the first 25 centimeters of the small intestine where most digestion in humans occurs. The cecum is the pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, the jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine, the omasum is the third compartment of the stomach in ruminants, and the colon is the longest part of the large intestine.

Most Digestion in Humans Occurs in the First 25 Centimeters