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1
Q

Components (3)

A

Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
(DJ Ileum)

2
Q

Parts of duodenum (4)

A
  1. Superior
  2. Descending
  3. Horizontal
  4. Ascending
3
Q

Function of duodenum

A

Receives chyme from stomach

Secretes a number of peptide hormones into the blood

4
Q

Jejunum wall

A

Thick

Heavy

5
Q

Jejunum circular folds (plicae circularis)

A

Large, tall, closely packed

Tallest villi

6
Q

Jejunum arteries description

A

Long vasa rectae

Larger and fewer arterial arcades

7
Q

Ileum wall

A

Thin
Light
Peyer’s patches

8
Q

Ileum circular folds (plicae circularis)

A

Low, sparse

9
Q

Ileum arteries description

A

Short vase rectae

Smaller and many arterial arcades