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Is the duodenum an organ

Updated: 9/15/2023

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Technically, yes. It is part of the small intestine which follows from the stomach. The small intestine is made up of 3 parts- the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

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What organ delivers chyme to the duodenum at the proper rate?

the stomach is the organ th

What organ do the fluids made by the pancreas protect?

duodenum

What organ start with letter d?

Diaphram and can also be duodenum

What organ sends enzymes via duct in an alkaline fluid into the duodenum?

The pancreas sends enzymes in the alkaline pancreatic juice into the duodenum.

What organ secretes sodium bicarbonate into the duodenum to neutralize chyme?

pancreas!

What organ passes a digestive juice into the duodenum?

gall bladder

What is the triangular organ between the stomach and small intestines?

duodenum or liver

What is the primary function of an organ to deliver chyme to the duodenum at the proper rate?

the stomach

What organ produces pancreatic juices?

The small intestine (specifically the duodenum)

What organ is into the first part of the small intestine where bile and other enzymes mix with the food as it comes out of the stomach?

This organ is called the duodenum.

Organ distol to the small intestine?

There are a lot of organs distal to the small intestine, such as the duodenum

What is the organ where bile is used?

Bile is used in the duodenum, which is the upper part of the small intestine.