Could Intestinal Enzyme Defi ciencies be the Cause of Your Abdominal Discomfort and Diarrhea?
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The predominant cell in the small intestine is the enterocyte, a highly specialized absorptive cell. The apical or luminal side of each enterocyte consists of about 3,000 tiny microvilli. This provides another layer of minute projections inside the intestinal tube (known as the lumen) that enhance absorption of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract. The microvillous surface of the enterocyte resembles a brush when viewed under a microscope, leading to the name, “brush border.” The brush border is where the fi nal steps of digestion and absorption occur.
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