Histology of the Digestive System Flashcards
Starting and ending point of the alimentary canal
Oral cavity to anal canal
Why do food move slower in stomach and intestine compared to pharynx and esophagus?
To give the stomach and intestine and the secretions enough time to digest and absorb (intestine) the food
Which layer of the alimentary canal allows differentiation among different segments of the canal?
Mucosa. It changes according to the function of the segment.
What are the 4 layers of the alimentary mucosa (canal) ?
Mucosa, Submucosa, Tunica Muscular, Adventitia/Serosa
What are the layers of mucosa?
Epithelium, Lamina Propia, Muscularis Mucosa
What are the layers of mucosa?
Epithelium, Lamina Propia, Muscularis Mucosa
What is the name of the neuronal system found in the submucosa layer?
Meissner’s plexus
What is the name of the neuronal system found in the muscularis layer?
Auerbach plexus
Name of the tissue that allows immunological protection along the alimentary canal
GALT: Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissue
General name for nearby supporting structures around a teeth
Periodontium
Two areas / spaces in the oral cavity
Vestibule and oral cavity proper
Borders of the vestibule
Between checks and teeth
Borders of the oral cavity proper
Palates, tongue, entrance to esophagus, teeth
Three types of oral mucosa
Masticatory mucosa
Lining mucosa
Specialized mucosa
Masticatory mucosa found in
On the gingiva (gums) and the hard palate
What type of epithelium does masticatory mucosa have?
Keratinized/Para-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
How is the underlying lamina propia of masticatory mucosa?
Thick papillary layer for immobilization
Lining mucosa is found in
Lips, cheeks, soft palate, floor of the mouth, inferior surface of tongue
What type of epithelium does lining mucosa have?
Mostly non-keratinized epithelium
The lining mucosa at a specific region is keratinized. What is this structure?
Vermilion border of the lips.
Why are the lips red?
Thinner epidermis
Light keratinization
Transparent to reflection of microvasculature.
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At a human lip section, do we expect hair follicles?
No!
Features of distinct submucosa of lining mucosa
Large bands of collagen and elastic fibers
Many minor salivary glands
Specialized mucosa is found in
Dorsal (superior) surface of the tongue