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34_intestinal_lumen

tissue_organ_import: 
intestine
Clinical description: 
The quality of intestinal ingesta can yield important clues about the functional status of the intestines. If the ingesta is normal, as seen here, regardless of the appearance of the intestinal wall, the intestines were likely functioning normal at the time of death. If the content is abnormal, intestinal dysfunction is present. Keep in mind that as the ingesta moves though the intestines, its color and consistency will change. In the jejunum, pictured here, the ingesta becomes slightly thicker and yellow tan in color.
Record number: 
30049
Case number: 
Unknown
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Infection type: 
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Housing/mgmnt type: 
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Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
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