middle midgut [FBbt_00047108]

Central part of the midgut. This region is acidic. The epithelium of the anterior part consists of alternating copper cells and interstitial cells. Posterior to this is a region containing large flat cells.

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middle midgut

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Central part of the midgut. This region is acidic. The epithelium of the anterior part consists of alternating copper cells and interstitial cells. Posterior to this is a region containing large flat cells.

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## Classification

gut section

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is part of: midgut

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
acid zone	exact synonym	Shanbhag and Tripathi, 2009

Parts of middle midgut (20 total)

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	adult copper cell	Adult, Cell
	adult midgut interstitial cell	Adult, Cell
	embryonic/larval iron cell region	Anatomy, Larva
	embryonic/larval large flat cell region	Anatomy, Larva
	enterocyte of middle adult midgut epithelium	Adult, Cell

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Subclasses of middle midgut (2 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	adult midgut region R3	Adult, Anatomy
	embryonic/larval middle midgut	Anatomy, Larva

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