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What are the three segments of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is made up of three parts:

- duodenum = communicates the small intestine with the stomach.

- Jejunum = is the second portion of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ilieon; It is characterized by having large amount of folds and intestinal villi which favors the absorption of a large amount of nutrients.

- Ileon = is the final part of the small intestine, its function is the absorption of water and electrolytes, in addition to B12 vitamins.

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