3 Questions
Which of the following is true about the portal lobule?
Blood flow is from the central vein to the portal area
Which part of the intestine is known for absorbing nutrients and lubricating undigested food?
The large intestine
What is the composition of epithelial mucins?
Mainly carbohydrates
Study Notes
Portal Lobule
- A portal lobule is the functional unit of the liver, and it is a hexagonal region of the liver containing a hepatic lobule.
Intestine and Nutrient Absorption
- The jejunum is the part of the small intestine responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients from food.
- The ileum, the last section of the small intestine, is involved in lubricating undigested food with mucus for easier passage through the large intestine.
Epithelial Mucins
- Epithelial mucins are composed of glycoproteins, which are proteins with carbohydrate molecules attached.
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