The gradient in muscle tension created along the intestine (increased in jejunum and decreased in ileum) may promote propulsion of worms in the lumen.
Approximately 90% of these fluids are reabsorbed by the intestine, principally in the small intestine by the jejunum, which has the largest surface area.
The piece of jejunum was flushed with sterile saline, then further divided into 2 cm lengths.
A 6 cm piece of jejunum was cut 3 cm from the end of the duodenum.
The adults were located in the duodenum and jejunum.
Lengths of intestine approximately 10 cm long were taken from each of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum and processed for histology.
In the more posterior regions of the intestine the villi were slightly broader and were not as tall as those of the jejunum.
The jejunum was the most heavily parasitized region.
