What Is Duodenitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Duodenum
The duodenum is one of the key components of our digestive system. It is the first part of the small intestine and also the smallest part. Partially digested food from the stomach will pass into the duodenum where the next step of digestion will begin. It is at this point that the absorption of nutrients begins.
It is in the duodenum that bile and other digestive juices are added to the mix. Contraction of the walls of the duodenum will help to move the chyme mixture along the organ before it will eventually move on to the rest of the small intestine.
