Intestinal glands, also know as intestinal crypt, are located at the base of villi in between the villi. Cells lining the glands produce intestinal juices. Over time, these cells migrate to the top of the villus. At this stage the cells stop producing intestinal juice and take role in absorption of process.
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Tags: Intestinal glands Intestinal crypts
Uploaded by: NicolaTesla ( Send Message ) on 15-11-2010.
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