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Describe how mammalian small intestine is adapted to its function.

Describe how mammalian small intestine is adapted to its function.

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Martin
intestines relatively long/coiled /folded ;this allows food enough time for absorption.

Intestines long /have villi; to increase the surface area for absorption and digestion ;

The walls have glands which secrete enzymes for digestion;(examples of correct enzymes
e.g. Maltose, sucrose lactose etc).some glands /goblet cells also produce mucus; which protects

The intestinal wall from autodigestion/being digested; and reduce friction;

Intestines have opening of ducts which allows bile pancreatic juice into the lumen;

The intestines have circular and longitudinal muscle, whose contraction and relaxation/peristalsis;

Leads to mixing of food with enzymes/juice; facilitating rapid digestion and help push food along the gut; the intestines are well supplied with blood vessels to supply oxygen/ remove digested food from an efficient absorption and transporting system to move the food away from the small intestines;

Have lacteal vessels for transport of fat/lipid; have thin epithelial lining; to facilitating fast absorption /diffusion
marto answered the question on October 4, 2019 at 08:17

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