Though it has a weird name, the duodenum has a pretty important job in your body. What does it do?

The duodenum is a fancy term for the first part of your small intestine, which leads from your stomach. After food is broken down by stomach acid, it continues the process of being digested in the duodenum, which is where vitamins and minerals begin to be extracted.

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