Digestive System - Small and Large Intestines

Mitosis in the Bottom of Intestinal Crypts

The epithelium of the GI tract is replaced on a regular basis. In the intestine mitosis takes place in the bottom of the crypts. New cells move upward and old cells are shed off the tips of the villi. PK0580. 0420-027. H&E. Original mag. 132x. Mitosis. Jejunum. Small Intestine. Digestive system. Dog.