Each villus (individual villi) also has tiny microvilli, which are even smaller projections that also aid digestion. Tiny depressions called "crypts" separate the villi. This is where enterocytes ...

The epithelial lining of our intestine is organized in a crypt-villi architecture and serves many essential functions including maintenance of barrier, digestion and nutrient absorption. Due to the ...

In a mouse with a functioning stem cell niche, the large intestine consists of numerous villi and crypts. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...