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Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 20:02, 5 July 2008
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**''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''' are present in the submucosa.
*'''Brunner's glands''' are present in the submucosa.
**They produce an alkaline secretion which neutralises stomach acid.
**Produce an alkaline secretion which neutralises stomach acid.
**They open into the crypts above in the mucosa.
**Open into the crypts above in the mucosa.
===Jejunum===
===Jejunum===