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Ileum

The ileum (/ˈɪliəm/) is the final section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In fish, the divisions of the small intestine are not as clear and the terms posterior intestine or distal intestine may be used instead of ileum. Its main function is to absorb vitamin B12, bile salts, and whatever…

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Artery
Ileal arteries, ileocolic artery
FMA
7208
Latin
ileum
MeSH
D007082
Nerve
Celiac ganglia, vagus
Precursor
Midgut

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Ileum

Nodes104
Edges103
Triples59
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.019231
Components1

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Ileum

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related to Function · 10
Ileum → B12, Cells, In, Lacteals, Layers, The, The DNES, Therefore, These, They
related to External links · 9
Ileum → Abdominal Cavity, Anatomy, Boston UniversityIleal Villi, Histology Learning System, Microscopic Cross Section, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, SUNY Downstate Medical CenterAnatomy, SUNY Downstate Medical CenterHistology, The Jejunum
related to Development · 8
Ileum → Between, By, In, It, Meckel's, The, This, U-shaped
related to Histology · 7
Ileum → An, Between, From, Paneth, Peyer's, The, This
related to Other animals · 7
Ileum → By, Disturbance, During, In, It, Meckel's, The
related to Structure · 3
Ileum → It, The, There
is a · 2
Ileum → short termi of the small intestine and the connection to the large intestine, third and final part of the small intestine
related to Clinical significance · 2
Ileum → Crohn's, The
Artery · 1
Ileum → Ileal arteries, ileocolic artery
FMA · 1
Ileum → 7208

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jejunum intestine small cells cecum large digestion villi part terminal lumen intestinal tissue wall called absorb ileal mesentery connective system

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
IleumArteryIleal arteries, ileocolic artery1.00infobox
IleumFMA72081.00infobox
IleumLatinileum1.00infobox
IleumMeSHD0070821.00infobox
IleumNerveCeliac ganglia, vagus1.00infobox
IleumPrecursorMidgut1.00infobox
IleumTA229591.00infobox
IleumTA98A05.6.04.0011.00infobox
IleumVeinIleal veins1.00infobox
Ileumis athird and final part of the small intestine0.90text
Ileumis ashort termi of the small intestine and the connection to the large intestine0.90text
alpha defensinsinstance ofare only found at the bottom of the intestinal glands and release antimicrobial substances0.80text

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