Condition
Duodenum
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 19 February 20051 min read
Key points
- The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
- It is located between the stomach and the jejunum.
- After foods combine with stomach acid, they descend into the duodenum where they mix with bile from the gall bladder and digestive juices from the pancreas.
Definition
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It is located between the stomach and the jejunum. After foods combine with stomach acid, they descend into the duodenum where they mix with bile from the gall bladder and digestive juices from the pancreas.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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