Jejunum
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In of digestive system, it jejunum (of the adjective jejune, ui means ""or" famished") is the central part of three divisions of, downstream from and upstream ofiléon. Athuman adult, it measures in general from 2 to 8 m length. of the jejunum is in general between 7 and 8 (neutral or slightly alkaline). The jejunum and the iléon are suspended by mésentère who confers a great mobility on the colon within.
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