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Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:24, 7 July 2008
, 15:24, 7 July 2008→Duodenum
[[Image:electronmicrographduodenum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Electron Micrograph Duodenum - Copywright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:electronmicrographduodenum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Electron Micrograph Duodenum - Copywright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:caudalduodenum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Caudal Duodenum (cat) - Copywright RVC 2008]]
*The mucosa is arranged into '''villi''' that provide a large surface area for absorption.
*The mucosa is arranged into '''villi''' that provide a large surface area for absorption.
*Epithelium is simple columnar - ideal for absorption.
*Epithelium is simple columnar - ideal for absorption.