Gastrointestinal tract histology Flashcards
1
Q
Which 2 types of epithelium are found at the gastroesophageal junction?
A
Stratified squamous
Simple columnar
2
Q
Which cells are found at the very base of the gastric glands?
A
Chief cells
3
Q
What are rugae?
A
Folds of the gastric mucosa
4
Q
Which glands in the duodenum secrete an alkaline mucus?
A
Brunner’s glands
5
Q
Which structures in the small intestine have an immune function?
A
Peyer’s patches
