Which part of the small intestines absorbs the majority of nutrients? Duodenum Ileum Stomach, Pyloric jejunum

Which part of the small intestines absorbs the majority of nutrients?

Duodenum

Ileum

Stomach, Pyloric

jejunum

Answer

• jejunum

Explanation:

The small intestine has three parts which are duodenum, jejunum and the ileum.

Absorption of majority of nutrients (about 90%) takes place in the jejunum including

• proteins,
• carbohydrates,
• vitamins, and

Nutrients absorbed in this part of small intestine enter the bloodstream and distributed to the organs of the body.

This structure has both villi and microvilli which increases surface area for absorption of nutrients.