31. The duodenum also regulates the rate of emptying of the stomach via hormonal pathways. 32. The pylorus is the furthest part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum . 33. The pancreatic duct delivers substances such as bicarbonate and digestive enzymes to the duodenum . 34. However, it becomes efficient only in the presence of colipase in the duodenum . 35. Once in the more neutral duodenum , pancreatic enzymes break down the protective glycoprotein. 36. It starts at the duodenal bulb and ends at the suspensory muscle of duodenum . 37. If it tastes OK, we brace ourselves for a delayed explosion in the duodenum . 38. For example, the retroperitoneal section of the duodenum usually passes through the transpyloric plane. 39. In the small intestines, the duodenum provides critical pH balancing to activate digestive enzymes. 40. These run between the head of the pancreas and the lesser curvature of the duodenum .
