Question : What are the functions of the jejunum and the ileum parts of the small intestine?

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Question Details: Any other info on these topics is welcome. Please give good explanations. Can't find the info online. I know they aid in nutrient absorption but I need to go in depth for my paper.

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I dont know why you cant find any info, there are masses of sites. Below are just two of lierally thousands....

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Function Of Jejunum

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Jejunum Function

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The Jejunum's function is to absorb nutrients that come down from above ,It is the central region of small intestine connecting
the duodenum to the ileum. jejunum is Latin "'jejunis" which means "empty of food ".
The Ileum's the final section of the small intestine,its function
is to absorb vitamin B12 and bile salts.
Go to Wikipedia for more details if needed .
Good luck .

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The jejunum is part of the descending colon .the ileum is where the large intest. meets adjoins the small intestine. Try finding websites for the chrons & colitus foundation( they are a disease that effect both these areas)

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jejunum
The portion of small intestine, about 8 feet in length, between the duodenum and the ileum. The jejunum is distinct from the ileum in being more proximal, of larger diameter with a thicker wall, having larger, more highly developed plicae circulares, being more vascular (redder in appearance), with the jejunal arteries forming fewer tiers of arterial arcades and longer vasa recta.

ileum
The third and longest portion of the small intestine, about 12 feet in length in humans, extending from an indistinct junction with the jejunum to the ileocecal opening. Overall, it is distinct from jejunum in being typically smaller in diameter with thinner walls, having smaller and less complex circular folds (plicae circulares), its mesentery having more fat and its arteries (ileal arteries) forming more tiers of arterial arcades with shorter vasa recta.