ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi | August 2024-Small and Large Intestine (in Health)

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The video provides an in-depth overview of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically focusing on the small intestine and large intestine. The small intestine, approximately 20-25 feet long, plays a crucial role in digesting food and absorbing nutrients and water. It has three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, each critical in nutrient absorption. The duodenum receives bile and pancreatic enzymes to aid digestion. The jejunum and ileum continue nutrient absorption, with the latter also absorbing bile salts and fat-soluble vitamins. <br /><br />The large intestine (colon), about 4-5 feet long, primarily absorbs water and electrolytes and eliminates waste. It includes sections like the cecum, ascending, transverse, and descending colon, sigmoid, rectum, and anus. The rectum stores stool until defecation, involving coordinated muscle contractions. The video also touches on topics like the microbiome's role in gut health and specialized medical procedures for examining the GI tract.

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Laura Yun, MD

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gastrointestinal tract

small intestine

large intestine

nutrient absorption

gut microbiome