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The inner lining of the digestive tract is formed by which of the following layers?
The inner lining of the digestive tract is formed by which of the following layers?
- Submucosa, a layer of connective tissue under the mucosa
- Adventitia or Serosa, a layer of connective tissue
- Mucosa, formed of epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosa (correct)
- Muscularis, formed of smooth muscles, mostly in 2 layers
Which part of the digestive tract is lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium?
Which part of the digestive tract is lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium?
- Stomach
- Oral cavity
- Pylorus
- Esophagus (correct)
Which part of the stomach has simple columnar secretory epithelium in its mucosa?
Which part of the stomach has simple columnar secretory epithelium in its mucosa?
- Oral cavity
- Body
- Pylorus
- Fundus (correct)
Which layer of the digestive tract wall contains mucous glands in the esophagus?
Which layer of the digestive tract wall contains mucous glands in the esophagus?
What are the main components forming the oral cavity's 'Mucous Membrane'?
What are the main components forming the oral cavity's 'Mucous Membrane'?
Study Notes
Layers of the Digestive Tract
- The inner lining of the digestive tract is formed by mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.
Epithelial Lining of the Digestive Tract
- The oral cavity is lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium.
- The esophagus is lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium.
- The stomach has simple columnar secretory epithelium in its mucosa.
Mucous Glands in the Digestive Tract
- The submucosa layer of the esophagus contains mucous glands.
Mucous Membrane of the Oral Cavity
- The oral cavity's 'Mucous Membrane' is formed by mucosa, lamina propria, and epithelium.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the digestive tract with this quiz. Identify the components of the digestive tract and understand the layers that form its wall.