anatomy Flashcards
What are the 2 differetn plexus’ within the Enteric nervous system
myenteric plexus (Auerbach)
submucosal plexus (Meissners)
what does the myenteric plexus control
motiliy and sphincters
what does the submucosal plexus control
epithelia and blood flow
which of the two plexi is more proximal to the lumen
submucosla (meissners)
parasymo control of GI tract?
VAgus up until distal end of trasnverse colon
S2,3,4 to descending colon and rectum
name of pacemaker cells in GI system
interstitial cells of cajal
what are the fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
how is nitrogenous was excreted
in urea
where is urea formed
liver
what is respiratory epithelium histologially?
pseudostraified columnar epithelium
layers of digestive tract (int to ext)
- mucosa
- submucosa
- muscularis externa
- serosa or adventita
where are brunners glands found and what do they do
found in duodenum - secrete alkaline fluid containing mucin to diffus stomach acid
name of lympoid tissue found in ileum
peyers patches
what cells produce mucin
goblet cells
what cells in the intestine and absorptive cells
enterocytes