Title: Small Intestine vs Large Intestine - Difference Between
Headings: Difference between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
Difference between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
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Parts of the small intestine
Parts and functions
Other components and movements in the small intestine
Parts of the large intestine
Parts and functions
Other components found in the large intestine
Small Intestine vs Large Intestine
Comparison Chart
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Content: Parts and functions
The small intestine has three parts: the duodenum, jejunum and the ileum. The duodenum is the shortest part of the small intestine where most of the chemical digestion takes place. It is C-shaped and measures around 10 – 15 inches (25-38 centimeters). This is the part which receives the chyme from the stomach. Chyme is the partially digested food combined with digestive secretions from the stomach. The duodenum also connects the stomach to the jejunum. The Jejunum is about two-fifths of the entire length of the small intestine. This is where you can find the longest villi. Villi are the small finger-like tissue structures found in the lining of the small intestine and they make way for increased absorption of nutrients.