OBO ID: ZFA:0001323 |
Term Name: | mid intestine | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The terminal region of the mid intestine is comprised of specialized enterocytes that appear to play a role in mucosal immunity. The mid intestine also appears to be involved in iron absorption. (2) | ||
Appears at: | Pharyngula:Prim-15 (30.0h-36.0h) | ||
Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) | ||
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Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology |