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They maximise absorption of digested food into the blood
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How is Epithelial cell in intestinal track?
Epithelial cells cover the surface of the intestine.
What are the unicellular exocrine glands called that are found in the intestinal mucosae?
goblet cells
The structures that produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestines are the?
intestinal crypts
What happens to glucose that is transported into the intestinal epithelial cells?
It is carried into the bloodstream by active transport not facilitated diffusion
An intestinal hormone that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreatic islet cells is?
insulin IS a hormone released from the pancreas
What are intestinal cells?
cells
How often do intestinal cells reproduce?
Intestinal cells reproduce frequently. In the colon the cells reproduce about once every 3 to 4 days. In the small intestine the cells reproduce about once a week.
What has a large surface area to help the cells absorb water quickly?
Root hair cell
What has the author E N Ballantyne written?
E. N. Ballantyne has written: 'Differentiation of plasma cells from mast cells in the intestinal mucosa of the white rat' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Intestinal Mucosa, Mast cells, Plasma cells, Rats
What is the precursor of vitamin A?
Tocopherol and tocotrienol
What is the function of intestinal crypts?
An intestinal crypt is a home to Paneth cells that secrete AMPs and control segregation.
Do tapeworms eat intestinal contents intestinal bacteria red blood cells or host tissue?
The take up the intestinal contents thereby reducing the amount of food for the host animal.
The structures that produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestine are the?
Intestinal Crypts
The structures that produce new cells for the mucosa of the small intestines are the?
intestinal crypts
What are the unicellular exocrine glands called that are found in the intestinal mucosae?
goblet cells
How is Epithelial cell in intestinal track?
Epithelial cells cover the surface of the intestine.
Which transport mechanism is most probably functioning in the intestinal cells?
facilitated diffusion
