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SMALLINTESTINE
ZOO115 - Histology
 
SMALL INTESTINE
> divided into:- duodenum (25-30 cm)- jejunum (about first two-fifths of therest)- and ileum> the three segments merge imperceptibly andhave the same basic histological organization> the principal site of absorption of foodproducts from gastrointestinal tract. (Totallength in man= 4 to 6m )
 
THE MUCOSA
> has various structural features whichconsiderably increase the luminal surfacearea> support the main function of the smallintestine - the absorption of the degradedcomponents of the food.
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