Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
Where in the esophagus are esophageal cardiac glands found?
A
Lamina propria
2
Q
What is the function of the esophageal cardiac glands?
A
Produce mucus to protect esophageal epithelium
3
Q
What part of the Muscularis externa is made of skeletal muscle?
A
Upper 1/3
4
Q
What part of the muscularis externa is mixed with both skeletal and smooth muscle?
A
The middle 1/3
5
Q
What part of the muscularis externa is made of smooth muscle?
A
Lower 1/3
6
Q
Where are langerhans cells found in the esophagus?
A
The mucosa
7
Q
The muscularis mucosae of the esophagus is made of what?
A
Discontinuous layer of longitudinal smooth muscle
8
Q
Where are esophageal proper glands found?
A
Submucosa
9
Q
What is the purpose of esophageal glands proper?
A
Produce slightly acidic mucous to lubricate food movement
