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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.
Absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients begins in the duodenum.
ReferencesEvers BM. Small intestine. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 48.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/30/2010
Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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∙ 13y agoThe duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It is located between the stomach and the 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.
Absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients begins in the duodenum.
ReferencesEvers BM. Small intestine. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 48.
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∙ 14y agoThe beginning/upper tract of the small intestine where digestion begins. It is roughly the shape of a horseshoe.
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What is the name of the first 10 inches of the small intestine?
That part is called as duodenum. You have first, second, third and forth parts of the duodenum.
Into what structure does the gallbladder empty?
The duodenum
The second part of the small intestine?
The three parts of the small intestine: 1. The duodenum 2. The jejunum 3. The ileum
Does the ileum or the duodenum come 1st?
the duodenum comes first
What is the icd-9 code for infected duodenum?
infected duodenum
What is the order or the duodenum ilium and jejunum?
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
What does the term duodenum means?
The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. The duodenum connects the stomach with the jejunum where digestion continues.
Are the volumes of the stomach and duodenum equal?
The duodenum is small compared to the stomach.
Where in the gastrointestinal tract is the duodenum?
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
What structure empties bile into the duodenum?
the duodenum
What is the name of the portion of the stomach closest to the small intestine?
The duodenum
Explain Why the duodenum is vital to digest?
The duodenum is the first part of the intestine; it is the place that the stomach empties it's contents into. Along with that, the duodenum is an essential digestion site. The pancreas, liver and gallbladder all secrete important digestive enzymes into the duodenum. The enzymes digest fats, proteins and fats. Much activity goes on in the duodenum, which is why the duodenum is so crucial for digestion.
