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Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 19:34, 5 July 2008
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===Duodenum===
===Duodenum===
*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.
**Epithelial cells are known as enterocytes.
**Epithelial cells are known as enterocytes.