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What type of tissue forms the innermost layer of the small intestine?
What type of tissue forms the innermost layer of the small intestine?
Which of the following layers is primarily responsible for the movement of food through the small intestine?
Which of the following layers is primarily responsible for the movement of food through the small intestine?
What connective tissue layer is located immediately beneath the mucosa in the small intestine?
What connective tissue layer is located immediately beneath the mucosa in the small intestine?
Which component of the small intestine aids in absorption and is comprised of epithelial tissue?
Which component of the small intestine aids in absorption and is comprised of epithelial tissue?
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Which statement about the layers of the small intestine is correct?
Which statement about the layers of the small intestine is correct?
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Study Notes
Small Intestine Structure
- The small intestine is composed of multiple tissue layers.
- The inner lining is mucosa, an epithelial tissue.
- Beneath the mucosa is the submucosa, a layer of connective tissue.
- Circular muscle fibers are present in the small intestine.
- Longitudinal muscle fibers are also present.
- The outer layer of the small intestine is the serosa, which is connective tissue.
- Villi (finger-like projections) are epithelial tissue found within the mucosa, increasing surface area for absorption.
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Description
Explore the intricate structure of the small intestine, including its various tissue layers and functions. Topics covered include the mucosa, submucosa, muscle fibers, and the important role of villi in absorption.
