The duodenum
A) Is the first part of the small intestine from the pyrloric sphincter to the suspensory ligament,about 20 cm
B) Connects the stomach to the ileum
C) Connects the ileium to the colon
D) Is the middle part of the small intestine, about 40% of the length of the small intestine
E) Is the last part of the small intestine, about 60% of the length of the small intestine

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The duodenum is indeed the first part of the small intestine, extending from the pyloric sphincter to the suspensory ligament of the duodenum, and is approximately 20 cm in length.

The Duodenum