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دوازدهه

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Also known as proximal small intestine

The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine in most vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. 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.

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The duodenum is the first and shortest section of the small intestine, located before two other sections called the jejunum and ileum. In mammals, it may be the principal site where iron is absorbed from food into the body.

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Anatomy.Name
Duodenum
Anatomy.Latin
duodenum
Anatomy.Image
Tractus intestinalis duodenum.svg
Anatomy.Caption
Image of the gastrointestinal tract, with the duodenum highlighted.
Anatomy.Image2
Duodenumanatomy.jpg
Anatomy.Caption2
Diagram of the human duodenum with major parts labelled
Anatomy.Precursor
Foregut (1st and 2nd parts), midgut (3rd and 4th part)
Anatomy.System
Digestive system
Anatomy.PartOf
Small intestine
Anatomy.Pronunciation
,
Anatomy.Artery
Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery, superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
Anatomy.Vein
Pancreaticoduodenal veins
Anatomy.Nerve
Celiac ganglia, vagus

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Duodenum
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Duodenum
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C12263
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