digestive system- stomach Flashcards
what is the surface epithelium of the stomach?
simple columnar
what are the 2 cell types in the mucosa of the stomach?
surface mucosa
regenerative cells
what are the 2 fx of the surface mucous of the stomach?
produce thick mucus
secrete bicarbonate ions
what is the lamina propria of the stomach made of?
loose vascular CT present in small amounts btw glands
where is the arteriovenous anastomosis located?
submucosa of the stomach
is the submucosa of stomach vascular or avascular?
highly vascular
what is the fx of the submucosa of the stomach?
shut down activity and secretion fast
where is the submucosal (meissner’s) plexus located?
next to inner circular layer
what is the fx of the submucosal (meissners) plexus of the stomach?
influence mucosa
what are the 3 layers of the muscularis externa of the stomach?
innermost oblique- sometimes
middle circular- well developed
outer longitudinal- thin
where is the myenteric (auerbach) plexus of the stomach located?
btw circular and longitudinal layers of ms
what is the fx of the myenteric (auerbach) plexus of stomach?
stimulate muscularis externa
is the stomach covered by serosa or adventitia?
all serosa (ME) no adventitia
what are the 3 regions of the stomach?
cardiac
gastric (fundus and body)
pyloric
what are the cell types of the cardiac region of the stomach?
primarily surface mucous
some neck mucous
few DNES and parietal cells
NO chief cells!
which is the smallest region of the stomach containing much mucus?
cardiac
what is the only region of the stomach without chief cells?
cardiac
name the surface epithelium of the stomach?
simple columnar
what type of muscle is found in the ME middle 1/3 of the esophagus?
mix of skeletal and smooth muscle
esophageal proper glands are found in which esophagus layer?
submucosa
where do the gastric glands extend?
from gastric pit to muscularis mucosa
what are the 3 regions in a gastric (zymogenic) gland?
isthmus
neck
base