Small intestine. Light micrograph of a section through the small intestine,showing the jejunum,the section of small intestine joining the duodenum with the ileum. The mucosa (blue) consis- ts of finger-like projections called villi,covered with numerous microvilli (dark pink,epithelium). Beneath the epithelium are layers of connective tissue containing blood vessels,lymphatic ducts & muscle. Mucus producing glands (goblet cells) lubricate the food,allowing it to pass through the gut. The small intestine is the main site of digestion & absorption of food. Magnification x15 at 6x7cm size | |
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