Small Intestine

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Digestion System of ruminant pointing out the small intestine found in middle area of the digestive tract after the abomasum and cecum and large intestine.
  • Secretes digestive enzymes by the small intestine, the liver and the pancreas.
  • Enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
  • Absorps some water, minerals and products of digestion: glucose, amino acids and fatty acids.