In mammals, it may be the principal site for iron absorption. The duodenum precedes the jejunum and ileum and is the shortest part of the small intestine.

The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine. Its main job is to transform the partially digested food it receives from your stomach into nutrients your body can use.

Duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins the absorption of nutrients. The duodenum is the shortest segment of the intestine and is …

Sep 7, 2025 · The duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, supports digestion, absorbs nutrients, and regulates the release of bile. Common problems with the duodenum include ulcers and …

Oct 9, 2024 · The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It is located between the stomach and the middle part of the small intestine, or jejunum. After foods mix with stomach acid, they move into …

Mar 6, 2025 · The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine (5-7 m), followed by the jejunum and ileum (in that order); it is also the widest and shortest (25 cm) part. The duodenum is a C-shaped or...

Nov 6, 2025 · Its name is derived from the Latin ‘duodenum digitorum’, meaning twelve fingers length. It runs from the pylorus of the stomach to the duodenojejunal junction. The duodenum can be divided …