In the digestive system what part of the body precedes the small intestine?

The part that precedes the small intestines in the digestive system is the stomach. The small intestine is divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It is where 90 percent of the digestion and absorption of food takes place, with the other 10 percent taking place in the stomach and large intestines. The main role of the small intestines is the absorption of nutrients and minerals from food.