Ileum – The final and longest segment of the small intestine. It is specifically responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12 and the reabsorption of conjugated bile salts.
Duodenum – The first part of the small intestine. It connects to the stomach. The duodenum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body.
Large Intestine – The large intestine is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is the long, tube-like pathway that food travels through your digestive system. It follows from the small intestine and ends at the anal canal, where food waste leaves your body. Water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored in the rectum as feces before being removed by defecation.
Ileum – The final and longest segment of the small intestine. It is specifically responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12 and the reabsorption of conjugated bile salts.
Duodenum – The first part of the small intestine. It connects to the stomach. The duodenum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body.
Large Intestine – The large intestine is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is the long, tube-like pathway that food travels through your digestive system. It follows from the small intestine and ends at the anal canal, where food waste leaves your body. Water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored in the rectum as feces before being removed by defecation.