Duodenum
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Duodenum: The upper part of the small intestine.
Small Intestine: A coiled tube in the abdominal cavity that is the major site of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients; composed of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Secretin: A hormone produced in the duodenum that stimulates alkaline secretions by the pancreas and inhibits gastric emptying.
Cholecystokinin: A hormone secreted in the duodenum that causes the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete lipase.
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