Small intestine: 24-6 (pg. 883-888)
· What are the functions of the small intestine?
· What other accessory organs are associated with the small intestine?
· Name and differentiate the 3 regions of the small intestine from proximal to distal.
· What are plicae circulares and what is their function?
· Describe the structure and function of intestinal villi.
· Describe the structure and function of the 2 types of glands in the small intestine.
· How are the 3 regions histologically different?
· Describe the composition and function of intestinal juices.
· Describe the movement of chyme through the small intestine.
· How is the small intestine adapted for the absorption of nutrients?
· Figure 24-16a
· What are the functions of the small intestine?
· What other accessory organs are associated with the small intestine?
· Name and differentiate the 3 regions of the small intestine from proximal to distal.
· What are plicae circulares and what is their function?
· Describe the structure and function of intestinal villi.
· Describe the structure and function of the 2 types of glands in the small intestine.
· How are the 3 regions histologically different?
· Describe the composition and function of intestinal juices.
· Describe the movement of chyme through the small intestine.
· How is the small intestine adapted for the absorption of nutrients?
· Figure 24-16a