The peristalsis mentioned earlier in the esophagus is also used in the small intestine to help move food around and mix with digestive secretions from the pancreas and liver. Its first responsibility is the continuous breakdown process, then the second and third responsibility is the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. As chyme moves through the small intestine, many molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and the small intestine has a very efficient way to assist in this process. The interior of the small intestine has finger-like projections called villi that increase the surface area of ​​the intestine. The contents of the small intestine begin as a semi-solid and then end as a liquid after passing through the organ. Bile enzymes, water and mucus contribute to the change in consistency. Then, once the nutrients have been absorbed and any liquid food residue has passed through the small intestine, it will then move to the large intestine through the ileocecal canal.