Whats the physical difference between the illeum and duodenum?

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Whats the physical difference between the illeum and duodenum?

i.e number of folds, amount of villi or other structural differences. And if you can please state a source.

2007-03-04 09:25:21 · 2 answers · asked by bob c 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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first your spelling is wrong.there is only one l in ileum. the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the large intestine. duodenum extending from the stomach to the jejunum.

2007-03-04 09:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by endgame1915 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

One is higher up the small intestines than the other. Check Grey's Anatomy book maybe?

2007-03-04 09:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by Beenthere4sure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋