10 Questions
What is the main purpose of the mesentery in the small intestine?
To maintain the position of the small intestine in the abdominal cavity
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
Chemical digestion
What percentage of nutrients are absorbed from chyme in the small intestine?
90%
What is the name of the lymphoid tissue found in the small intestine?
Peyer's Patches
What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
To increase the surface area for nutrient absorption
What is the name of the large, circular folds in the mucosa of the small intestine?
Plicae circulares
What is the name of the infoldings between the villi in the small intestine?
Crypts of Lieberkühn
What is the function of the microvilli on the apical surface of enterocytes?
To increase the surface area for nutrient absorption
What is the name of the collective membrane structure formed by the microvilli?
Brush border
What is the layer of the small intestine that has a rich vascular and lymphatic network?
Lamina propria
This quiz covers the physiology of the digestive system, specifically the pancreas, its composition, and the functions of endocrine and exocrine cells.
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