Small And Large Intestine

Question 1

What are the epithelial cells in small intestine?

Answer 1

Villi
Enterocytes → live only for a few days, die and are shed into the lumen to become part of the ingesta to be digested and absorbed

Question 2

What is mainly secreted in large intestine ?

Answer 2

Mucous which helps to lubricate feces and protects against irritants and provides a binding media for fecal matter