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Yes. the duodenum only covers about 1~2 feet of the small intestine.

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No, the duodenum is longer than the ileum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, measuring around 25-30 cm in length, while the ileum is the last section of the small intestine and measures approximately 3-4 meters in length.

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