esophagus and stomach histo Flashcards
what are the 4 main layers of the gut tub
mucosa
submucosa
muscularis externa
adventitia
what are the key structures of the mucosa layer and related function
thin layer so provides barrier but also allows for absorption and secretion
also have supplementary mucous glands for lubrication
which layer of the gut tube is continous with the external environment
the mucosal layer
what are the three layers within the mucosa
epithelium with BM
lamina propria
muscularis mucosae
what is the role of the epithelial layer of the mucosa
primary is protection
secretion and absorption
describe the lamina propria layer of the mucosa
loose CT underying and supporting epithelium with small vessels and lymph
nerves
mucosal glands and varying amounts of lymph tissue
describe the structure of the muscularismucosae layer of the mucosa
inner circular layer of smooth m
outer longitudinal layer of smooth m
describe the 3rd variable layer within the muscularis mucosa of the mucosa layer
luminal and longitudinal can be found in stomach
what is the role of the smooth muscle layers in the muscularis mucosae
to allow localized movement of the mucous membrane
describe the structure of the submucosa layer
CT with elastic fibers with submucosal glands in the esophagus and duodenum reas
what is the role of the submucosa and what structures run init
provides motility
there are large blood vessels, lymph, nerves and parasympathetic ganglia (meissners)
describe the structure of the muscularis externa
thick inner circular and outer longitudinal layers of smooth muscle
both layers are spirally arranged
what structures around found between the layers within the muscularis externa
vascular and ANS plexi Parasympathetic ganglia (Auerbachs)
what is the function of the parasympathetic ganglia in the muscularis externa
propel luminal contents onward, maintains the tone
describe the outermost layer of the gut tube
the adventitia is a coat of dense CT that usually blends with surrounding areas
what is serosa
the coat of peritoneum with vessels and nerves that surround hollow organs in the cavity or ones projecting into the cavity
where do the epithelial linings of tracts arise from
endodern
where does the CT and smooth muscle derived from
mesoderm
how does the tract change as is progesses caudally
lumen widens surface area increase by invaginations (pits) that change into crypts and evaginations(villi) increase number of goblet cells basophilia increase lymphatic infiltration of CT increases
what is the function of the esophagus
connects pharynx to stomach
warms and cools food
what does the stomach absorb
some salts water glucose alcohol drugs
what are the four regions of the stomach
body funds cardium and pylorus
what are the functions of the SI
digest and absorb
secrete enzymes and hormones
what part of the SI is the duodenum
10-12 inches and is retroperitoneal
what amount of the SI is jejunum? ileum?
jejunum- 2/5 8 ft
ileum- 3/5 12 ft
what is the principal site for water resorption
large intestine, also dehydrates chyme