Generally, up to _____% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutritional consequences.
A) 25
B) 30
C) 45
D) 50
E) 75

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Generally, up to 50% of the small intestine can be resected without serious nutritional consequences because the small intestine has a high level of reserve capacity and compensatory mechanisms that can adapt to changes in length. However, beyond 50% resection, malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies can occur.

Generally, Up to _____% of the Small Intestine Can Be