Small intestine Flashcards by Sheryl O'Hare | Brainscape

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Components (3)

A

Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
(DJ Ileum)

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Parts of duodenum (4)

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Superior
Descending
Horizontal
Ascending

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Function of duodenum

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Receives chyme from stomach

Secretes a number of peptide hormones into the blood

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Jejunum wall

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Thick

Heavy

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Jejunum circular folds (plicae circularis)

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Large, tall, closely packed

Tallest villi

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Jejunum arteries description

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Long vasa rectae

Larger and fewer arterial arcades

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Ileum wall

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Thin
Light
Peyer’s patches

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Ileum circular folds (plicae circularis)

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Low, sparse

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Ileum arteries description

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Short vase rectae

Smaller and many arterial arcades

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