The digestive system takes in food, digests and absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste, all of which are necessary for energy production and protein anabolism. The Duodenum, Esophagus, and Liver Lobule are the three body tissues depicted in the histology art.
The duodenum is a portion of the small intestine that takes the shape of a C or a horseshoe. The size of this part of the small intestine is referred to as “12 fingers” in Latin, which refers to the organ’s approximate length. It is responsible for receiving pancreatic enzymes. A structure known as the hepatoduodenal ligament also connects the duodenum to the liver. The duodenum receives bile for mixing with chyme at this point, which is an important aspect of the chemical digestion process.
The digestive system takes in food, digests and absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste, all of which are necessary for energy production and protein anabolism. The Duodenum, Esophagus, and Liver Lobule are the three body tissues depicted in the histology art.
The duodenum is a portion of the small intestine that takes the shape of a C or a horseshoe. The size of this part of the small intestine is referred to as “12 fingers” in Latin, which refers to the organ’s approximate length. It is responsible for receiving pancreatic enzymes. A structure known as the hepatoduodenal ligament also connects the duodenum to the liver. The duodenum receives bile for mixing with chyme at this point, which is an important aspect of the chemical digestion process.