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Intestines: Anatomy and Function
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD The large and small intestines are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage running from the mouth to the ...
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Small Intestine Anatomy (IMAGE)
The small intestine, where most vitamins and other micronutrients are digested and absorbed. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...
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Portal Vein Function, Location, and Anatomy
Nutrients and other substances that are absorbed in the intestines travel via the portal vein to the liver, where they can be processed before being released to the rest of the body. The liver ...
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Researchers successfully deliver mRNA-based drugs to the intestine – without passing through the liver
"Everything injected into the bloodstream is evently ends up in the liver — that's just how our anatomy works," explains Prof ... COVID-19 vaccines), and successfully delivered it to the intestines of ...