Journal of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Digestive Disorders

Duodenum as Part of the Human Digestive System

Abstract

Sinisa Franjic

Duodenum length approx. 30 cm is part of the human digestive system, and the first of the three parts of the small intestine into which the digestive juices of the liver and pancreas (PH 5 - 7.5), the stomach, and bile from the gall bladder are poured. The mucous layer contains digestive glands. In the intestinal villi are blood and lymph capillaries.

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