adult midgut [FBbt_00003138]
The middle region of the adult alimentary canal, the epithelium of which is lined with peritrophic membrane rather than chitinous intima as for the foregut and hindgut. The radius along the midgut is not uniform, with 6 major constrictions delimiting 6 regions (R0-R5). The anterior midgut (R1-R2) functions in absorption, the posterior (R4-R5) plays a role in reabsorption, and the middle acidic region (R3), which contains the copper cells (adult cuprophilic cell), in secretion and absorption.
adult midgut
ID: FBbt_00003138
Adult Anatomy
The middle region of the adult alimentary canal, the epithelium of which is lined with peritrophic membrane rather than chitinous intima as for the foregut and hindgut. The radius along the midgut is not uniform, with 6 major constrictions delimiting 6 regions (R0-R5). The anterior midgut (R1-R2) functions in absorption, the posterior (R4-R5) plays a role in reabsorption, and the middle acidic region (R3), which contains the copper cells (adult cuprophilic cell), in secretion and absorption.
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- develops from: midgut imaginal island
- is part of: adult gut
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| adult ventriculus | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
| mesenteron | related synonym |
Neurons with some part in adult midgut (4 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult Drosulfakinin neuron of pars intercerebralis | Adult, Nervous_system, Peptidergic | |
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adult insulin secreting cell of pars intercerebralis | Adult, Nervous_system, Peptidergic |
| adult mechanosensory neuron of the hypocerebral ganglion | Adult, Mechanosensory_system, Nervous_system, Sensory_neuron | |
| adult midgut surface sugar-sensing neuron of hypocerebral ganglion | Adult, Gustatory_system, Nervous_system, Sensory_neuron |
Parts of adult midgut (71 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult midgut circular muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| adult midgut epithelium | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult midgut longitudinal muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| adult midgut muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| adult peritrophic membrane | Adult, Anatomy |
Expression patterns overlapping adult midgut (29 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{CG16700-GAL4.CRM7} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{CG14196-GAL4.CRM6} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{CG34386-GAL4.CRM5} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{EcRE.lacZ} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{GAL4-per.BS} expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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