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Small and Large Intestine (in Health)

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Kajali Mishra, an IBD doctor at Stroger Hospital, provides an overview of the small intestine's anatomy and physiology. She explains the digestive journey, starting from the mouth through the stomach to the small intestine. The small intestine, approximately 25 feet long, is divided into three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It plays a crucial role in digestion and absorption. The duodenum receives bile and pancreatic secretions necessary for digestion, while the jejunum and ileum handle nutrient absorption. The process concludes in the large intestine, which absorbs water and expels waste. Mishra also discusses peristalsis and the coordinated mechanism of defecation.

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Kajali Mishra, MD

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small intestine

digestion

peristalsis

nutrient absorption

Kajali Mishra