Gall bladder Flashcards
1
Q
Epithelium found in gall bladder
A
simple columnar epithelium
2
Q
Function of epithelium found in gall bladder
A
absorptive
and mucin secretory function
3
Q
Which layers of epithelium does the gall bladder lack
A
muscularis mucosae and submucosa
4
Q
Function of gall bladder
A
stores and concentrates bile by absorption of electrolytes and
water
5
Q
Which hormone is responsible for gall bladder secretion
A
cholecystokinin
6
Q
What effect does cholecystokinin have on the gall bladder
A
Stimulates
contraction and emptying of the gallbladder and it relaxes the
sphincter of Oddi in the ampulla of Vater