Human Nutrition (The Duodenum) Flashcards
What do the cells lining the duodenum produce?
A wide range of digestive enzymes
What part of the duodenum produces a wide range of digestive enzymes?
The cells which line the duodenum
The products of what organs enter the duodenum?
The products of the pancreas and liver
What does the inner lining of the small intestine contain?
It contains many infoldings called villi
Where are villi found?
In the lining of the small intestine
What gives the lining of the small intestine a velvety texture?
The villi
Where are microvilli found?
They are found on each villus
What is the function of the villi in the duodenum?
Digestion
What is the function of the villi in the ileum?
Absorption
What part of the villi produce a range of enzymes called intestinal juice?
Intestinal glands
Where are intestinal glands found in the small intestine?
They are found between the villi
