base of crypt of Lieberkuhn

basal portion of intestinal gland

The basal portion (further from lumen) of an intestinal crypt. Contains multipotent stem cells. Stem cells in the crypts divide to form daughter cells. One daughter cell from each stem cell division is retained as a stem cell. The other becomes committed to differentiate along one of four pathways to become an enterocyte, enteroendocrine cell, goblet cell or Paneth cell.

Type Organ
Parent Structure epithelium of crypt of Lieberkuhn
Latin Name basal portion of intestinal gland

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What is the base of crypt of Lieberkuhn?
The basal portion (further from lumen) of an intestinal crypt. Contains multipotent stem cells. Stem cells in the crypts divide to form daughter cells. One daughter cell from each stem cell division is retained as a stem cell. The other becomes committed to differentiate along one of four pathways t
What is the Latin name for the base of crypt of Lieberkuhn?
The Latin name for the base of crypt of Lieberkuhn is basal portion of intestinal gland.

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