Internal surfaces of the body Flashcards
Mucous membranes consist of 3 components. What are they?
An epithelium, lamina propria and muscle (only in the alimentary tract)
What are the name of the two sides of a serosa?
The visceral serosa and parietal serosa
Serous membranes consist of… (2)
- A simple squamous epithelium that is avascular and secretes the fluid
- A thin layer of connective tissue
Where are the three places serous membranes found?
Peritoneum, pericardial cavity and pericardial sac
What are the three parts of the small intestine called?
Duodenum, jejunum and ileum
What are the four layers of the oesophagus? (Moving outwards)
Mucosa, Submucosa, Muscularis externa, Adventitia
What are rugae?
Folds of mucosa in the stomach that form ridges when the stomach is empty
Which portion of the small intestine does most of the absorption take place?
Jejenum
What shape is the cartilage surrounding the bronchus?
Crescent-shaped
Type 2 alveoli cells are … shape. They produce …….
They’re cuboidal shape and produce surfactant
Which urethra is longer? The male or female?
Male
What are the three layers of the mucosa?
Epithelium, lamina propria and muscularis mucosae
Where are peyer’s patches found in the GI?
The lamina propria
What are the found layers of the GI tract? (In to out)
Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa and serosa
What is the outermost layer of the muscularis externa?
The longitudinal smooth muscle
