Enterocyte
Type of intestinal cell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Enterocytes, or intestinal absorptive cells, are simple columnar epithelial cells which line the inner surface of the small and large intestines. A glycocalyx surface coat contains digestive enzymes. Microvilli on the apical surface increase its surface area. This facilitates transport of numerous small molecules into the enterocyte from the intestinal lumen. These include broken down proteins, fats, and sugars, as well as water, electrolytes, vitamins, and bile salts. Enterocytes also have an endocrine role, secreting hormones such as leptin.
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Enterocyte | |
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Details | |
Location | Small intestine |
Shape | Simple columnar |
Function | Epithelial cells |
Identifiers | |
Latin | enterocytus |
MeSH | D020895 |
TH | H3.04.03.0.00006 |
FMA | 62122 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
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