- Receives acidic chyme from the stomach via the pyloric sphincter - Additional contributions from pancreas/gallbladder can help mediate buffering of acidic chyme and facilitate digestion and function of SI - Primarily absorbs calcium, iron, and folate, with a very small portion of bile acid.

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Duodenum functions

Receives acidic chyme from the stomach via the pyloric sphincter
Additional contributions from pancreas/gallbladder can help mediate buffering of acidic chyme and facilitate digestion and function of SI
Primarily absorbs calcium, iron, and folate, with a very small portion of bile acid.

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