Small Intestines 

• 90% of your nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine. vs. 10% that happens in the stomach+large intestine combined.

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• Your intestinal villi are connected to your capillaries which send nutrients to be assimilated throughout your body via your bloodstream.

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Duodenum to Jejunum

Duodenum Processes:

• Carbohydrates → Glucose Molecules

• Proteins → Amino Acids and Peptides

• Fats → Fatty Acids and Glycerol Molecules

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Jejunum Processes:

• Millions of villi and microvilli absorb nutrient molecules into the bloodstream that are dispersed around your entire body.

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• Glucose, amino acids, and short chain fatty acids are carried by capillaries to be processes by the LIVER.