Name the first part of the small intestine:
Biology
PMC Practice 15
Nutrition
Digestion and Absorption
Elimination Tool:
a) Duodenum
The first segment of the small intestine is called the duodenum. Situated immediately beneath the stomach, it is a brief, C-shaped section of the digestive system. Chyme, or partially digested food, from the stomach combines with bile and digestive enzymes from the pancreas and liver in the duodenum. The breakdown and absorption of nutrients, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, are greatly aided by the duodenum.
a) Duodenum
The first segment of the small intestine is called the duodenum. Situated immediately beneath the stomach, it is a brief, C-shaped section of the digestive system. Chyme, or partially digested food, from the stomach combines with bile and digestive enzymes from the pancreas and liver in the duodenum. The breakdown and absorption of nutrients, including proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, are greatly aided by the duodenum.