Histology of Small Intestine: Mucosa Layer
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What are the submucosal glands found in the duodenum called?

  • Jejunal glands
  • Brunner’s glands (correct)
  • Intestinal crypts
  • Lamina propria glands
  • Which layer of the small intestine contains the Lamina propria and intestinal glands?

  • Serosa
  • Muscularis mucosae (correct)
  • Muscularis externa
  • Submucosa
  • What is the function of Brunner's glands in the duodenum?

  • Secrete hydrochloric acid
  • Produce mucus-rich alkaline secretion (correct)
  • Produce digestive enzymes
  • Absorb nutrients
  • Which layer of the small intestine consists of an inner circular and outer longitudinal arrangement of muscle fibers?

    <p>Muscularis mucosae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the crypts of Lieberkuhn predominantly located within the small intestine?

    <p>Ileum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lining epithelium of the small intestine mucosa?

    <p>Simple columnar (enterocytes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the small intestine consists of intestinal crypts or glands?

    <p>Mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the small intestine would you find enterocytes as the lining epithelium?

    <p>Jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are found in the lining epithelium of the small intestine mucosa?

    <p>Enterocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the histological composition of the small intestine's mucosa layer?

    <p>Simple columnar epithelium and intestinal crypts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures penetrate the core of each intestinal villus?

    <p>Blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, smooth muscle fibers, and nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT found in the core of an intestinal villus?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the small intestine contains structures that penetrate the core of each intestinal villus?

    <p>Lamina propria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of smooth muscle fibers within the core of an intestinal villus?

    <p>To help with peristalsis and movement of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for providing structural support to each intestinal villus?

    <p>Submucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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