Fig 11. 93W4523 Middle part, small intestine (sec.) H&E.
Several cell types can be identified in this photomicrograph.
Enterocytes (E) are tall columnar cells with surface microvilli
that are seen as a striated border in light microscopy. Goblet
cells (G) are scattered among the enterocytes and stained
paler. The lamina propria (L) contains considerable numbers of
lymphocytes and other cells of the immune system. The
lamina propria extends between the crypts and into the core of
each villus and contains a rich vascular and lymphatic network.