jejunal
Mid-gut section's adjective
Jejunal means relating to or affecting the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.
The term appears in medical contexts: jejunal biopsy, jejunal feeding tube, jejunal obstruction.
Most people encounter it only in clinical settings or medical literature.
Last small intestine segment
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- villiIntestinal absorptive protrusions
- mucosaMoist organ lining
submucosa · muscularis · serosa · microvilli · lumen
Reaction-speeding proteins
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- lactaseMilk sugar enzyme
- sucraseEnzyme hydrolyzing disaccharides
maltase · lipase · carbohydrates · proteins · lipids · disaccharides · segmentation · motility
Autoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- enteritisSmall intestine inflammation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
Vital dietary substances
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
minerals · electrolytes · water · monosaccharides · peptides · iron · calcium · folate
ileum
Last small intestine segment
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- villiIntestinal absorptive protrusions
mucosa · submucosa · muscularis · serosa · microvilli · lumen
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- lactaseMilk sugar enzyme
sucrase · maltase · lipase · carbohydrates · proteins · lipids · disaccharides · segmentation · motility
celiac disease
Autoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- enteritisSmall intestine inflammation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
endoscopy · Crohn's disease · anastomosis · stricture · perforation
nutrients
Vital dietary substances
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
vitamins · minerals · electrolytes · water · monosaccharides · peptides · iron · calcium · folate · bioavailability
jejunalgastric
Of the stomach
colonic · rectal · esophageal · oral · pharyngeal