Before exploring the processes that occur in the small intestine, you must be able to use the vocabulary of the small intestine effectively. Match the correct term with the sentence that describes the structure of the small intestine. 1. The three structural features of the small intestine that increase its surface area are the , the villi, and the microvilli.
2. The finger-like projections that cover the circular folds of the small intestine and contribute to the increased surface area of the small intestine are called .
3. The absorptive cells that line the wall of the intestine are called .
4. The hair-like projections that cover the surface of an enterocyte and contribute to the increased surface area of the small intestine are called .
5. The collective term for the carpet of microvilli that covers the enterocytes of the small intestine is the .
6. Each villus contains a lymphatic vessel called a that absorbs fat-soluble nutrients into the lymph fluid.
7. The tiny blood vessels located in each villus that absorb water-soluble nutrients into the bloodstream are .
8. The first section of small intestine, receiving chyme from the stomach, is called the .
9. The middle portion of the small intestine is called the .
10. The last portion, or segment, of the small intestine is called the .

a. brush border
b. villi
c. jejunum
d. enterocytes
e ileum
f. ileocecal valve
g. capillaries
h. circular folds
i. microvilli
j. pyloric sphincter
k. duodenum
l. lacteal

Circular folds, villi, enterocytes, microvilli, brush border, lacteal, capillaries, duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

Explanation:

1. The three structural features of the small intestine that increase its surface area are the circular folds, the villi, and the microvilli.

2. The finger-like projections that cover the circular folds of the small intestine and contribute to the increased surface area of the small intestine are called villi.

3. The absorptive cells that line the wall of the intestine are called enterocytes.

4. The hair-like projections that cover the surface of an enterocyte and contribute to the increased surface area of the small intestine are called microvilli.

5. The collective term for the carpet of microvilli that covers the enterocytes of the small intestine is the brush border

6. Each villus contains a lymphatic vessel called a lacteal that absorbs fat-soluble nutrients into the lymph fluid.

7. The tiny blood vessels located in each villus that absorb water-soluble nutrients into the bloodstream are capillaries.

8. The first section of small intestine, receiving chyme from the stomach, is called the duodenum .

9. The middle portion of the small intestine is called the jejunum.

10. The last portion, or segment, of the small intestine is called the ileum

All these describes the components/features of the small intestines and their functions in the body system.

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