Title: Small Intestine Function: Duodenum, Jejunum And Ileum | Science Trends
Headings: Small Intestine Function: Duodenum, Jejunum And Ileum
Small Intestine Function: Duodenum, Jejunum And Ileum
The Three Primary Parts Of The Small Intestine
Layout Of The Small Intestine
Function Of The Small Intestine
“Gut health is the key to overall health.” — Kris Carr
The Digestive Process
Diseases Of The Small Intestine
“Which came first, the intestine or the tapeworm?” — William S. Burroughs
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Content: The suspended nature of the small intestine means that the small intestine can move within the abdominal cavity quite freely. The next third of the small intestine is the jejunum, while the final third of the small intestine is the ileum. The jejunum is found in the upper-left part of the abdomen, while the ileum is located on the upper right side of the pelvis. Folds are located in the small intestine, referred to as plicae circulate. The plicae decrease in number as they move from the jejunum to the ileum. Function Of The Small Intestine
Food that is eaten first proceeds through the stomach where it is hit with various digestive enzymes and stomach acid, but after it leaves the stomach, it proceeds through the small intestine. Specifically, the partially digested food moves through the duodenum first. The duodenum is around 1/5 of the entire length of the small intestine, and after receiving the partially digested food from the stomach, it uses enzymes and bile from the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder to further break down the food. Cross section of the intestinal villi. Photo: