Gallbladder Flashcards
1
Q
function of gallbladder
A
concentrate & store bile
2
Q
gallbladder submucosa
A
no true submucosal layer, muscularis externa more of a fibromuscular layer
3
Q
mucosa is lined by simple columnar epithelium with apical _____
A
microvilli
4
Q
function of microvilli
A
increase surface area for absorption to concentrate bile
5
Q
Rokitansky-Aschoff (RA) sinuses
A
deep diverticula of mucosa (pouch-like invaginations of mucosa)
6
Q
muscularis externa contraction is induced by ____
A
cholecystokinin (CCK)
7
Q
function of contraction of muscularis externa
A
sends bile to duodenum where it emulsifies fat
8
Q
gallbladder serosa/adventitia
A
serosa where free surface exists
adventitia where gallbladder attaches to liver surface
