Stomach Flashcards
What are the functions of the stomach?
Continue digestion of carbs
Storage (primary fxn)
Some nutrient breakdown
What is the surface epithelium of the mucosa of the stomach?
Simple Columnar
What are the cells in the surface epithelium of the mucosa of the stomach?
Surface Mucous Cells
Regenerative Cells
What is the function of the surface mucous cells of the surface epithelium?
Produce thick visible mucus
Secrete bicarbonate ions
Where are the regenerative cells located?
Bases of Pits
What kind of tissue is found at the lamina propria of the mucosa of the stomach?
Loose, Vascular CT (small amounts)
The muscularis mucosae of the stomach is a smooth muscle layer that is often arranged in what 3 layers?
Inner Circular
Outer Longitudinal
Outermost Circular/Oblique
The submucosa of the stomach is highly?
Vascular
What is located in the submucosa?
AVA
Submucosal Plexus
What is the function of the AVA?
Shut down activity and secretion FAST
What is the function of the submucosal plexus?
Influence mucosa
How many layers of ME is possible in the stomach?
3
What are the possible 3 layers of the ME in the stomach?
Innermost oblique
Middle circular
Outer longitudinal
Gastric histology is based on what 3 regions of the stomach?
Cardiac
Gastric
Pyloric
What region of the stomach has shorter pits which lead to cardiac glands with a coiled base?
Cardiac Region
What cells are located in the cardiac region of the stomach?
Surface Mucous
Neck Mucous
Few DNES
Parietal Cells