10 Questions
Which layer of the stomach contains gastric glands that secrete gastric juice?
Mucosa
What is the function of the submucosa layer in the stomach?
To provide blood vessels and nerves
Which layer of the stomach is responsible for the churning action that breaks down food?
Muscularis
What is the outermost layer of the stomach?
Serosa
Which cells are found within the gastric glands of the stomach?
Mucus cells, chief cells, parietal cells, and endocrine cells
What is the function of the stomach as a food reservoir?
To store food until fully digested
Which layer of the stomach aids in the minimal absorption of certain substances?
Mucosa
What hormones are produced by the stomach?
Gastrin and ghrelin
What is the immune function of the stomach?
To destroy bacteria being swallowed with food
What are the modifications in the stomach mucosa compared to the other layers of the GI tract wall?
Formation of folds called rugae and presence of gastric pits
Test your knowledge of the four main layers of the stomach wall and their modifications in this quiz. Learn about the mucosa, rugae, gastric pits, and more!
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