Basic Functions of the Duodenum
Below are some specific functions of the duodenum that you should know:
– Receiving churned and mixed food from the stomach
– Mixing the chyme with digestive juices from the liver and pancreas to adjust the pH levels
– Using intestinal juices, digestive enzymes, and bile to digest food
– Absorbing some nutrients, such as vitamin D3, iron, and folate
– Supporting immunity by preventing the penetration of harmful microbes [7]
