Besides most of the stomach,the part of the digestive system that is bypassed in a gastric-bypass procedure is the _________.

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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place. In a gastric-bypass procedure, part of the stomach is removed and the remaining stomach is attached directly to the small intestine bypassing the duodenum. This results in the reduction of nutrient absorption and aids in weight loss. The esophagus, colon, appendix, and liver are not bypassed in a gastric-bypass procedure.

Besides Most of the Stomach,the Part of the Digestive System