With regard to the duodenum, which is NOT true?

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the third part may be compressed by the superior mesenteric artery

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the duodenal cap has plicae circulares which are often evident on x-ray

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the second part lies at level of 2nd lumbar vertebra in cadavers

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the duodenal cap lies upon bile duct, hepatic artery and portal vein

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the accessory pancreatic duct opens into it proximal to the ampulla of Vater

1.	With regard to the duodenum, which is NOT true?
A.	the duodenal cap has plicae circulares which are often evident on x-ray
B.	the third part may be compressed by the superior mesenteric artery
C.	the second part lies at level of 2nd lumbar vertebra in cadavers
D.	the duodenal cap lies upon bile duct, hepatic artery and portal vein
E.	the accessory pancreatic duct opens into it proximal to the ampulla of Vater
Answer» B. the third part may be compressed by the superior mesenteric artery

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