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intestinal-epithelium
Intestinal Epithelium
Single-layer columnar epithelium lining the small and large intestine. Largest surface area in the body (~32 m² via villi and microvilli). Absorbs nutrients and water; secrets mucus (goblet cells); transduces microbial signals to gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | intestinal-epithelium |
| Name | Intestinal Epithelium |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 05-tissue |
Cross-Atlas Connections
Sources
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