- Duodenum: What It Is, Function, Location Concerns
The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine Its main job is to transform the partially digested food it receives from your stomach into nutrients your body can use
- Duodenum - Wikipedia
In mammals, it may be the principal site for iron absorption The duodenum precedes the jejunum and ileum and is the shortest part of the small intestine
- Duodenum: Anatomy, Function, Associated Conditions
The duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, supports digestion, absorbs nutrients, and regulates the release of bile Common problems with the duodenum include ulcers and inflammation, and conditions such as Celiac disease and Crohn's disease
- Duodenum | Small intestine, digestion, absorption | Britannica
Duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients The duodenum is the shortest segment of the intestine and is about 23 to 28 cm (9 to 11 inches) long
- Duodenum: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine It is located between the stomach and the middle part of the small intestine, or jejunum After foods mix with stomach acid, they move into the duodenum, where they mix with bile from the gallbladder and digestive juices from the pancreas
- Duodenum: Anatomy, histology, composition, functions | Kenhub
The duodenum is the first of the three parts of the small intestine that receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins with the absorption of nutrients It is directly attached to the pylorus of the stomach
- Duodenum Information | Mount Sinai - New York
After foods mix with stomach acid, they move into the duodenum, where they mix with bile from the gallbladder and digestive juices from the pancreas The absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients begins in the duodenum
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