Intestinal Epithelial Cell - Created by Lauren Van Maarseveen

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  1. 4. Jelly-like outside of the nucleus.
  2. 8. _______ cell. The intestinal epithelial cell is this type of cell.
  3. 9. Golgi _______. This body is involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  4. 10. This organelle’s main function is to produce energy vital to the cell's functioning and survival.
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  1. 1. A primary function of the intestinal epithelial cell. In this process, the intestinal epithelial cells help the intestine take in vital nutrients from foods.
  2. 2. A small organelle that assists in breaking down very long chain fatty acids. This organelle contains catalase and oxidases to do so.
  3. 3. These slender vascular projections increase the surface area of the cell.
  4. 5. Located on the villi, these tiny folds also help to increase the surface area of the cell.
  5. 6. A primary function of the intestinal epithelial cell. Through this process, the intestinal epithelial cells introduce various immunological mediators and bacterial antigens into the intestines.
  6. 7. A primary function of the intestinal epithelial cell. This process involves breaking down matter in the intestines.