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Ileum facts for kids

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The ileum is the last section of the small intestine. It is between 2 and 4 meters long in humans.


Images for kids

  • Labeled Ileocecal junction

    Ileocecal junction (terminal ileum appears in brown)

  • Gobletcell

    Goblet cells in the wall of an ileum vili. At its sides, enterocytes are visible over a core of lamina propria.

  • Peyer's patch (improved color)

    Cross section of ileum with a Peyer's patch circled.

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