5 Questions
Which type of epithelium lines the cervix?
Simple columnar
What kind of folds does the mucosa-submucosa of the cervix possess?
High primary, secondary and tertiary folds
What layers are prominent in the tunica muscularis of the cervix?
Inner circular and outer longitudinal
Which of these structures is NOT found in the cervix?
Uterine glands
What covers the tunica serosa?
Mesothelium
Study Notes
Cervix Structure
- The cervix is a thick walled, muscular tube rich in elastic fibers.
Mucosa and Submucosa
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary folds are present in the mucosa-submucosa.
Epithelial Lining
- The lining epithelium is simple columnar.
- Many mucigenous cells, including goblet cells, are present in the lining epithelium.
Lamina Propria and Submucosa
- The lamina propria-submucosa contains dense irregular connective tissue.
- Collagenous and elastic fibers are present in the lamina propria-submucosa.
- Intraepithelial and simple tubular glands are present in ruminants.
- Uterine glands do not extend into the cervix.
Muscular Layer
- The tunica muscularis consists of inner circular and outer longitudinal muscle layers.
- Elastic fibers are prominent in the circular layer.
Serosa Layer
- The tunica serosa contains loose connective tissue.
- The tunica serosa is covered by mesothelium.
This quiz covers the structural anatomy of the cervix, including its muscular composition, mucosa-submucosa folds, epithelium, and lamina propria-submucosa features.
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