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Diagram showing the anatomy of the small intestine with labeled regions (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), a cross-section highlighting muscle and mucosa layers, an enlargement of mucosal folds (plicae circulares), and a detailed view of a villus structure with epithelial, goblet, endocrine, and Paneth cells, microvilli, blood capillaries, and lacteal.

lacteal: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed - Mechanisms of chylomicron uptake into lacteals. Nov 15, 2018
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed - Mechanisms of chylomicron uptake into lacteals. Mar 14, 2016
New article added. Feb 06, 2009
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