Basic Histology of the Gut tube Flashcards
1
Q
The mucous membrane of the GI tract is made up of which 3 layers?
A
Epithelium
Lamina Propria
Muscularis Mucosae
2
Q
What are the 4 functional layers of the GI tract?
A
Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis Propria
Serosa
3
Q
What are the 4 basic mucosal types found in the GI tract?
A
Protective
Secretory
Absorptive
Absorptive/protective
4
Q
What are the two components that make up the muscular external?
A
Longitudinal muscle (outer layer) Circular muscle (Inner layer)
5
Q
What sort of epithelium is protective mucosa?
A
Stratified squamous
6
Q
What sort of epithelium is secretory mucosa?
A
Simple columnar with tubular glands
7
Q
What sort of epithelium is secretory mucosa?
A
Villi with short glands