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Small Intestine Jejenum Slide UCSF 246

Light microscopy image of a cross-section of the jejunum. The image shows prominent villi extending upward, stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), giving them a purple appearance. At the bottom is a muscular layer. The rest of the sample around the villi is a lighter pink. The backdrop is stark white.

Microscopic image of the jejunum, a section of the small intestine, showcasing numerous finger-like projections called villi. These villi are tightly packed and stained in shades of purple.

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