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What is the proximal portion of the small intestines?

The ileum.


What do you call the upper portion of the small intestines?

stomach


What is the terminal portion of the small intestines?

The terminal portion of the small intestine is called the ileum. It connects to the large intestine at the ileocecal valve.


Where does the bile duct carry bile?

The bile duct carries bile to the proximal duodenum (the first part of the small intestines) and to the gall bladder (in most species).


Which term describes part of the small intestine?

The ilea is the lowest part of the small intestine.


Why is the small intestines referred to as the small intestines?

Because they are smaller then the big intestines. So they are referred to as the small intestine.


What is the Proximal third of the small intestine?

ileum


What is the Middle portion of the small intestine?

The middle portion of the small intestine is called the jejunum. It is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system due to its large surface area created by the presence of villi and microvilli.


A large portion of the abdominal cavity is taken up by digestive organs which organs are these?

The digestive organs that occupy a large portion of the abdominal cavity include the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and parts of the small and large intestines. These organs work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste from the body.


Why are small intestines longer than large intestines?

The intestines are a tissue from your body.


What disease does Chad Michael Murray have?

Chad Michael Murray doesn't have a disease. However, When he was 15, he had a resection of his small intestines due to a football injury. His intestines were so twisted a portion of them had to be cut out, which causes him to have problems gaining weight.


What is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines?

what is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines