The mucosa is the highly folded inner layer of the small intestine, responsible for absorption through its surface epithelium.
The mucosa, the innermost layer of the small intestine, is highly folded to maximize absorption through its surface epithelium.
| Front | description of mucosa in small intestine |
|---|---|
| Back | highly folded, absorbs material from intestinal lumen through surface epithelium |
Tags: 6_1_digestion_absorption
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