Poultry Judging Practice Test

What is the first section of the small intestine that surrounds the pancreas?

1. Jejunum

2. Ileum

3. Duodenum

4. Colonoscopy

The correct answer is: Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine that surrounds the pancreas is the duodenum. This part of the intestine is crucial for the digestion process as it receives partially digested food from the stomach, along with bile from the liver and digestive enzymes from the pancreas. The duodenum is relatively short, typically about 10 to 12 inches long, and it plays an essential role in breaking down food so that nutrients can be absorbed in the subsequent sections of the small intestine, namely the jejunum and ileum. The jejunum follows the duodenum and is involved in the absorption of nutrients but does not surround the pancreas. The ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine, continues to absorb nutrients but is also not in the position to surround the pancreas. Colonoscopy, on the other hand, doesn’t pertain to the structure of the small intestine, as it refers to a procedure to examine the colon, making it irrelevant to this question. Understanding the anatomy and functions of these intestinal sections is key in poultry judging and overall avian health knowledge.