Healthy duodenum. Endoscopic view of part of the descending duodenum in the small intestine, showing its characteristic surface structure. The duodenu

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Healthy duodenum. Endoscopic view of part of the descending duodenum in the small intestine, showing its characteristic surface structure. The duodenum is the first and shortest part of the small intestine, preceding the jejunum and ileum. It is primarily responsible for the breakdown of food using enzymes.

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