The mesentery is in the abdomen connected to the intestine. It has always existed, but before it was classified as tissue that was part of the peritoneum and held the intestine in place, transporting the nutrients from the fecal bolus back to the liver.
However, the mesentery started to be classified as another organ of the digestive system because it is believed to have more functions, producing C-reactive protein and regulating the blood sugar rate. In addition, the mesentery has its own diseases such as the appearance of cysts, fibromatosis, panniculitis and mesenteric venous thrombosis.
It is formed by fibrous connective tissue, fat cells and blood vessels, which is behind the intestine forming a accordion-like tissue as shown in the following image:
What is the Mesentery for
The mesentery serves to hold the intestine in place, with an organization in the abdominal cavity, but it also serves to transport nutrients from the intestine to the liver and cushion the friction between the digestive organs during the movements that take place during digestion.
In addition, the mesentery also produces C-reactive protein that acts on the regulation of blood sugar and fat metabolism and therefore may be directly related to diabetes and obesity, but more research is needed to identify more all the functions of this body in detail.
