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30 paź 2023 · The main tasks of the jejunum are: cleavage of nutrients (e.g. by amylase, proteinase) absorption of lipophilic nutrients (proteins, fats, cholesterol and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K)
- Goblet Cells
Goblet cells are unicellular intraepithelial mucin-secreting...
- Small Intestine
The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive...
- Goblet Cells
3 lis 2023 · The main function of the kidney is to eliminate excess bodily fluid, salts and byproducts of metabolism – this makes kidneys key in the regulation of acid-base balance, blood pressure, and many other homeostatic parameters.
11 lis 2021 · The main function of the jejunum is absorption of important nutrients such as sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids. Peristalsis, the involuntary contraction of smooth muscles that moves...
23 sty 2023 · This article explored the structure and function of the kidneys and discussed the role of this organ in human physiology. The nephrons are central to the function of the kidneys and are crucial to the production of urine, electrolyte balance and blood volume.
Innervation of the jejunum includes the enteric nervous system (sensory and motor), the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic), and extrinsic sensory innervation (visceral afferents) (Standring, 2016). The vagus nerve (CN X) provides parasympathetic innervation to the jejunum.
3 mar 2024 · The Jejunum plays an important role in the absorption of nutrients from the food we consume. This article discusses the structure, function, imaging and importance of the Jejunum in maintaining overall health.
The jejunum is the second part of the small intestine in humans and most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. Its lining is specialized for the absorption by enterocytes of small nutrient molecules which have been previously digested by enzymes in the duodenum.
