The small intestine is made up of 3 parts
the duodenum (pronounced: due-uh-dee-num), the C-shaped first part
the jejunum (pronounced: jih-ju-num), the coiled midsection
the ileum (pronounced: ih-lee-um), the final section that leads into the large intestine
The small intestine, or the duodenum, is where most absorption of nutrients occur.
Digestion and absorption of nutrients
Absorption!
Most of the absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine. The inner surface of the small intestine is lined with finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area available for absorption. This is where the majority of nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream.
In the small intestine
Intestine
small intestine
That would be the small intestine. It's got a huge amount of surface area for absorbing those nutrients as food passes by before reaching the large intestine, which basically works to absorb leftover water.
The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.
Small intestine
Small intestine
You absorb nutrients in the small intestine. Your cecum absorbs water.