📂 Anatomy
jejunal mucosa — Definition
jejunal mukoza / jejunal mucosa
Jejunal mucosa is the epithelium layer covered with finger-like protrusions, which is the second part of the fine intestine, improves absorption surface. This mucosa contains gblet cells that secret mucus with enterostes that produce enzymes necessary for digestion and absorption of nutrients. It also contains lymphoid tissues such as Peyer plates that contribute to immune system. Clinically, damage of the jejunal mucosa (for example in the desert disease) can lead to malabsorption and nutrition disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is jejunal mukoza?
jejunal mukoza; jejunal mucosa is the epithelium layer covered with finger-like protrusions, which is the second part of the fine intestine, improves absorption surface. This mucosa contains gblet cells that secret mucus with enterostes that produce enzymes necessary for digestion and absorption of nutrients. It also contains lymphoid tissues such as Peyer plates that contribute to immune system. Clinically, damage of the jejunal mucosa (for example in the desert disease) can lead to malabsorption and nutrition disorders.
❓ What is jejunal mucosa in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "jejunal mucosa" is jejunal mukoza.
❓ Which medical field is jejunal mukoza related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.