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*Membrane bound enzymes and transport proteins are also within the epithelium.
 
*Membrane bound enzymes and transport proteins are also within the epithelium.
 
*Each villus houses capillaries that transport amino acids, monosaccharides and other digestive products and lacteals that transport triacylglycerides. Lacteals drain into the lymphatic system.
 
*Each villus houses capillaries that transport amino acids, monosaccharides and other digestive products and lacteals that transport triacylglycerides. Lacteals drain into the lymphatic system.
*Crypts are present at the base of each villus in the mucosa. Cell types in mucosal crypts (from Luminas to basal):
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*Crypts are present at the base of each villus in the mucosa. Cell types in mucosal crypts (from luminal to basal):
 
**''goblet''  at the tip of the crypt. Produce mucous by exocytosis.
 
**''goblet''  at the tip of the crypt. Produce mucous by exocytosis.
 
**''entero-endocrine''  in the middle of the crypt. Secrete peptides and amines.
 
**''entero-endocrine''  in the middle of the crypt. Secrete peptides and amines.
 
**''paneth''  at the base of the crypt. Function unknown. Contain eosinophilic granules.
 
**''paneth''  at the base of the crypt. Function unknown. Contain eosinophilic granules.
*Brunner's glands produce an alkaline secretion which neutralises stomach acid.
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*Brunner's glands ane present in the submucosa.
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**They produce an alkaline secretion which neutralises stomach acid.
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**They open into the crypts above in the mucosa.
    
===Jejunum===
 
===Jejunum===
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