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Which is the shortest part of small intestine? 

  • The small intestine is divided into three main sections: the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum.
  • The duodenum is the shortest section of the small intestine, and it is located just after the stomach.
  • It is about 25 cm (10 inches) long in adults and is responsible for the initial digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.
  • The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine and is about 2.5 meters (8 feet) long.
  • The ileum is the final section of the small intestine and is about 4 meters (13 feet) long.
  • Together, the small intestine is about 6.7 meters (22 feet) long in adults.