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What is the use of intestinal mesentery?
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Blood supply: The mesentery provides blood supply and nutrition to the intestines. It is a relatively unknown intra-abdominal organ to the general public, but is very important, as are most things in the abdomen... :).
Answered 7/14/2016
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