Which of the following statements about the duodenum is false?
A) It receives chyme from the stomach.
B) It is shorter than either the ileum or jejunum.
C) It is the site of action of liver and pancreas secretions.
D) It is more movable than the ileum or jejunum, which are retroperitoneal.

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The duodenum is actually less movable than the ileum or jejunum because it is mostly retroperitoneal, meaning it is fixed in place behind the peritoneum.

Which of the Following Statements About the Duodenum Is False