The jejunum is the midsection of the small intestine, connecting the duodenum to the ileum. It is about 2.5 m long, and contains the plicae circulares, and villi that increase its surface area. Products of digestion (sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids) are absorbed into the bloodstream here.
Not to be confused with the cells of the islets of Langerhans, found in the pancreas, or Langhans giant cell.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae does not thrive in the environment and grows in a CO 2 environment, therefore, the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat are the main sites of infection.Once the gonococci gain entrance into the mucous membranes of these areas, they target columnar non-ciliated epithelial cells.eisseria gonorrhoeae. by Yen Lemire. Introduction. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the obligate human pathogen that causes the sexually transmitted disease (STD) gonorrhea.