Jejunum

Part of the small intestine, between the duodenum and the ileum.


The second portion of the small intestine about 8 ft long.


The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum, about 2 metres long.


The middle third of the small intestine.


That part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum; in humans, it is about 2.4 meters (8 feet) long.


The midsection of the small intestine. Together, the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum make up the small intestine. Cells in the lining of the jejunum secrete enzymes that combine with the secretions from the duodenum to break down nutrients at a cellular level. Absorption of fats into the bloodstream occurs primarily in the jejunum, as does the absorption of some carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins.


Part of the small intestine. It comprises about two-fifths of the whole small intestine and connects the duodenum to the ileum.


The second part of the small intestine. It grades imperceptibly into the ileum, the final part of the small intestine. The jejunum has a wider diameter (avg. 3 cm) and larger, taller, and more closely packed internal circular folds (plicae circulares) than the ileum. It has few lymphoid nodules (Peyer’s patches). The jejunum is about 2.5 m (8.5 feet) long.


The section of the digestive tract measuring eight feet in length that is situated between the duodenum and the ileum.


The intermediate segment of the small intestine, measuring around 8 feet (2.5 meters) in length, which spans from the jejunum to the ileum.


The jejunum is the coiled middle part of the small intestine that connects the duodenum to the ileum. Its primary roles are food digestion and nutrient absorption. Conditions such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease, and lymphoma can impact the jejunum.


The section of the small intestine that lies between the duodenum and the ileum.


 


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