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.
Enteroendocrine cells are those endocrine cells found int eh gastrointestinal tract. Enteroendocrine cells are present in the stomach and intestines. The endocrine system produces signaling chemicals for specific internal parts of the body.ost of the cells in the tract are either specialized to absorb food and water or to release molecules into the gastronintestinal tract. Enteroendocrine cells space themselves among these other cells. More of them are found in the glands of the stomach and in the crevices of the intestine than anywhere else.