You may think of the small intestine as a smooth tube that winds its way through your abdomen. But if you were to look really closely at the inside of the intestine, you would see that it is lined ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and ...

Villi of the small mouse intestine. The dots and lines represent cellular networks. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

the small intestine undergoes several invaginations, where the small bowel becomes ensheathed. The result is formation of multiple villi and microvilli. Intestinal villi, with their branching ...

It is always fascinating. DR CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN:What you couldn't see is that inside the small intestine are tiny villi, which are finger like projections which increase the surface area ...

This causes flattening of the villi, which is the absorptive surface of the small intestine. The only treatment for celiac disease is strict avoidance of gluten in the diet. Inability to absorb ...

This causes flattening of the villi, which is the absorptive surface of the small intestine. The only treatment for celiac disease is strict avoidance of gluten in the diet. Inability to absorb ...

This causes flattening of the villi, the absorptive surface of the small intestine. The only treatment for celiac disease is strict avoidance of gluten in the diet. Inability to absorb nutrients ...