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What is the duodenum responsible for?

Breaking down food in the small intestines
Cleans the blood
Creates bile
Absorbs oxygen

Explanation

Answer: A - The duodenum is responsible for breaking down food in the small intestines.
At 10-12 inches long, it is the smallest part of the small intestines. It regulates the rate at which the stomach empties.

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