| ENCYCLOPEDIA 4U .com |
Encyclopedia Home Page |
|
|
JejunumIn anatomy of the digestive system, the jejunum is the central of the three divisions of the small intestine and lies between the duodenum and the ileum. In adult humans it is usually between 2-8m long.The inner surface of the jejunum, its mucous membrane, is covered in projections called villi, which increase the area of tissue available to absorb nutrients from the gut contents. 
|
Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Jejunum".