The small intestine is called "small" because of its 1-inch width. Despite its small size, it is covered in various folds and ridges, which allow for better absorption of nutrients and fluids.

Prev Cardiol. 2003;6(1) © 2003 Le Jacq Communications, Inc. Cite this: The Intestinal Absorption of Biliary and Dietary Cholesterol as a Drug Target for Lowering the ...

Fat metabolism is a fascinating process and essential for human survival. It involves the digestion, absorption, transportation and utilization of lipids as a source of energy or as an energy reserve.

Drinking alcohol can irritate the intestinal tract and speed up digestion, increasing your risk of diarrhea. Here’s why and ...

particularly nearer the top of the small intestine where they are densest. These tiny projections sway back and forth freely, which is thought to enhance absorption. When functioning normally, villi ...

AIMS To assess jejunal to caecal transit times in subjects with AIDS related diarrhoea and weight loss and correlate these with measures of absorptive capacity and intestinal permeability. RESULTS ...