Synonyms in a broader sense Interstitium tenue, jejunum, ileum, duodenum English : intestinal Introduction The small intestine is used for digestion. The food pulp is further broken down so that the nutrients and water can be absorbed. Tasks of the small intestinal mucosa The mucous membrane of the small intestine (tunica mucosa) has many different … Tasks of the small intestine
Tasks of the small intestine sections Most of the carbohydrate digestion takes place in the duodenum and jejunum. Enzymes in the brush border break down more complex carbohydrates, which are then absorbed as simple sugars (monosaccharides) via transporters into the small intestine cells. The digestion of fats (lipids) and the absorption of lipid cleavage products … Tasks of the small intestine sections | Tasks of the small intestine
Tasks of the small intestine wall The muscle layer of the wall of the small intestine (tunica muscularis) with its wave-like contraction (peristalsis) serves to transport the food pulp. The pulp is also well mixed and crushed. The contractions are triggered by pacemaker cells, the so-called cajal cells. These in turn are controlled by the … Tasks of the small intestine wall | Tasks of the small intestine
