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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and it is about 20 feet from the beginning of the large intestine.

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What is another name for duodenum?

large intestine


Is the duodenum a part of the large intestine?

No, the duodenum is the point at which the stomach meets the small intestine. It is a well-known site for the formation of ulcers.


Is duodenum part of the small intestine?

The duodenum is only the first portion of the small intestine. The small intestine comprises the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. Following the ileum of the small intestine is the ileocecal valve, which separates the small intestine from the large intestine. The duodenum is separated from the stomach by the pyloric sphincter.


What part of the small intestine is the duodenum?

The duodenum is in the digestive tract, and it forms the upper part of the small intestine. It connects the stomach to the jejunum, the middle part of the small intestine. A link can be found below.


What organ is with the digestive system?

stomach,duodenum, mouth,small intestine, large intestine


What do the digestive secretions from the liver and pancreas empty into?

they don't empty anything- they only secrete liquids that help digest into the small intestine.


What is the first 2 to 3 inches of the large intestine?

duodenum


What are involved in digestive systems?

Mouth,Stomach,Duodenum,Esophagus,Small intestine,Large intestine


Which is a part of the alimentary canal?

-- esophagus -- stomach -- duodenum -- small intestine -- large intestine -- colon


What are 3 parts of the small intestine?

The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine. The three parts that make up the small intestine are the duodenum, the jejunum, and ileum.


Which of the following is Not one of the three segments of the small intestine a. ileum b. duodenum c. cecum d. jejunum?

c. cecum which is the first portion of the large intestine)


The digestive system parts?

mouth,esophagus,stomach,duodenum,small intestine,large intestine, rectum