Histology of the Gut tube Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of epithelium is the surface epithelium of the oesophagus?
A
Stratified Squamous
2
Q
What type of muscle is the muscularis mucous internal?
A
Smooth
3
Q
What are the large folds present in the wall of the stomach?
A
Gastric folds/rugae
4
Q
What secretory cells are present in the gastric glands?
A
Mucus secretory
5
Q
What are the numerous finger-like processes present in the small intestine called?
A
Villi
6
Q
What is the surface epithelium of the small intestine?
A
Simple columnar
7
Q
What are the secretory cells in the small intestine also known as?
A
Goblet cells
