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The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine, immediately following the stomach. It receives partially digested food from the stomach and plays a crucial role in the chemical digestion of chyme. The name "duodenum" comes from the Latin word "duodeni," meaning "twelve," as it is approximately twelve finger-breadths long in an adult.
The duodenum is a C-shaped tube that extends from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach to the
Within the duodenum, the Brunner's glands secrete alkaline mucus that helps protect the intestinal lining from