10 Flashcards
1
Q
What is serosa ?
A
Outermost layer that secretes fluids that keeps outer surfaces moist organs can slide against one another
2
Q
What do the muscle layers contain ?
A
To sublayers called circular muscle layer longitudinal muscle layer
3
Q
What happens when the muscles layers contract
A
They move chyme through the intestinal tract
4
Q
What makes up submucosa ?
A
blood vessels and nerves
5
Q
What is mucosa ?
A
The innermost layer that consists of epthelial cells on top of connective tissue and smooth muscle
6
Q
What does the layer mucosa contains ?
A
Folds called Pilcae Circulares that have tiny projections called Billie that increase nutrient absorbtion
