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The 32 pages that link to Small intestine, each with the reason it gives.

• Oral rehydration therapyNarrower topic: Most oral rehydration solution uptake occurs across its lining.

• CholeraRelated: Cholera bacteria colonize its surface without usually invading the tissue.

• Digestive systemBroader topic: Its lining absorbs nutrients after food is broken down.

• Bile acidNarrower topic: Bile acids perform their main digestive work in its lumen.

• DigestionBroader topic: Its enzymes and extensive lining complete digestion and absorb nutrients.

• Large intestineCompared with: It absorbs most digested nutrients, while the large intestine chiefly recovers water and forms feces.

• EsophagusCompared with: Unlike the esophagus, it receives partially digested food and absorbs nutrients.

• Gastrointestinal tractBroader topic: Its surface and secretions make it the principal site of nutrient uptake.

• Intestinal absorptionBroader topic: Most nutrient absorption occurs across its extensive lining.

• StomachCompared with: Unlike the stomach’s mixing and early digestion, it performs most nutrient absorption.

• MalabsorptionNarrower topic: Most clinically significant malabsorption reflects disrupted digestion or uptake in this organ.

• CecumNarrower topic: Its final section empties into the cecum.

• ColonCompared with: Unlike the colon, it is the primary site of nutrient digestion and absorption.

• DuodenumNarrower topic: The duodenum is its first of three sections.

• Enteric coatingBroader topic: Its less acidic conditions trigger dissolution of many enteric films.

• Lactose-free milkRelated: Lactase normally acts at its lining to digest lactose.

• PepsinRelated: Pepsin’s partially digested products pass here for further breakdown by pancreatic enzymes.

• EnterocyteNarrower topic: Enterocytes form the principal absorptive lining of this organ.

• FODMAPsRelated: Poor absorption of certain FODMAPs here allows them to pass into the colon.

• MesenteryRelated: Its jejunum and ileum are suspended by the small-intestinal mesentery.

• IleumNarrower topic: The ileum is its final and longest section.

• Intestinal obstructionNarrower topic: Obstruction here disrupts the passage and absorption of digested material.

• Osmotic diarrheaBroader topic: Unabsorbed carbohydrates and other solutes often begin their osmotic effect here.

• JejunumNarrower topic: The jejunum is one of its three sections.

• FlatulenceRelated: Carbohydrates that escape absorption here can contribute to colonic gas production.

• GlutamineRelated: Intestinal cells use glutamine as a major fuel and metabolic substrate.

• Ascaris lumbricoidesRelated: Adult Ascaris worms inhabit the human small intestine.

• LactuloseRelated: Lactulose largely escapes absorption in this part of the gut.

• ChymeNarrower topic: It receives chyme and extracts nutrients as digestion continues.

• Alimentary canalBroader topic: Its large surface area makes it the main site of nutrient uptake.

• Human digestive systemBroader topic: Its surface absorbs most nutrients released from food.

• AncylostomaRelated: Adult Ancylostoma attach to the small-intestinal lining of their hosts.