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The jejunum is part of the [[Small intestine|small intestine]]. It comes before the ileum and after the duodenum. It is the second longest section of the small intestine, with an average length of about 1 metre long. It contains many circular folds and villi; 0.5-1mm long projections which makes the surface area larger to facilitate increased absorption of proteins and lipids<ref>Tortora, G and Derrickson, B (2011). Principles of Anatomy &amp;amp; Physiology, Volume 2. 13th ed. New Jersey: John Wiley &amp;amp; Sons, Inc.. p995-997.</ref>. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 24 October 2014
The jejunum is part of the small intestine. It comes before the ileum and after the duodenum. It is the second longest section of the small intestine, with an average length of about 1 metre long. It contains many circular folds and villi; 0.5-1mm long projections which makes the surface area larger to facilitate increased absorption of proteins and lipids[1].
References
- ↑ Tortora, G and Derrickson, B (2011). Principles of Anatomy &amp; Physiology, Volume 2. 13th ed. New Jersey: John Wiley &amp; Sons, Inc.. p995-997.