large part of financial remittances. The research on remittances is a hugely debated topic, with contributions coming from around the world, and this paper mainly focuses on findings from former socialist countries that
The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine, into which food flows from the stomach. The papilla forms the main exit hole for the bile and pancreatic juices which flow down the bile duct and pancreatic duct.
Peristalsis (contractions) is also at work in this organ, moving food through and mixing it up with digestive secretions. The duodenum is largely responsible for continuing the process of breaking down food, with the jejunum and ileum being mainly responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.