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In Anatomy of the Digestive System , the jejunum is the central of the three divisions of the Small Intestine and lies between the Duodenum and the Ileum . In adult Human s, it is usually between 2-8m (06' 07"-26' 03") long. The PH in the jejunum is usually between 7 and 8 (neutral or slightly Alkaline ). The jejunum and the ileum are suspended by Mesentery which gives the bowel great mobility within the Abdomen . The inner surface of the jejunum, its Mucous Membrane , is covered in projections called Villi , which increase the surface area of tissue available to absorb nutrients from the gut contents. It differs from the duodenum due to lack of Brunner's Glands . It is also different from the ileum due to fewer goblet cells and generally lacks Peyer's Patches . ''Jejunum'' is derived from the adjective ''jejune'', which means " Fasting " or "hungry" in Early Modern English . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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