The morphology and epithelial cytology of the digestive gland of the slipper lobster Thenus orientalis is described. The primary ducts possess extensive musculature which indicate that they may move ...

Both enzyme-linked immunospot and antibody-in-lymphocyte-supernatant (ALS) assays are reported to be well correlated with intestinal immune responses when the circulating B cells are collected in a ...

The ampulla of Vater is composed of multiple cell types. The duodenum-facing surface is covered partially by intestinal-type epithelium, which transitions into a specialized epithelium (of gastric ...

Changes in the structure of the digestive gland cells of Venus's-flytrap during the digestive process have been studied with light and electron microscopy. Large vacuolar lipid-protein inclusions ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Intestinal metaplasia is a condition involving cell changes in the upper digestive tract lining.Helicobacter pylori infection is the greatest risk factor for ...

Mesenteric lymphadenitis, also known as mesenteric adenitis, is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the mesentery. It may be the result of a bacterial infection or conditions, such as IBD. The ...