Layers of the Alimentary Canal

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Which layer of the alimentary canal is responsible for the production of mucus and acts as a lubricant for food passage?

  • Mucosa (correct)
  • Serosa
  • Submucosa
  • Muscularis externa

Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the muscularis externa?

  • Mesothelium and connective tissue
  • Epithelium and lamina propria
  • Muscularis mucosae and lamina propria
  • Circular layer and longitudinal layer (correct)

Which layer of the alimentary canal is primarily responsible for protecting the mucosa?

  • Muscularis externa
  • Serosa
  • Mucosa
  • Submucosa (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the mucosa?

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What is the primary function of the serosa?

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Layers of the Alimentary Canal

Serosa (Outer Layer)

  • A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body
  • Composed of mesothelium and connective tissue

Muscularis Externa

  • Responsible for gut movement (peristalsis)
  • Creates motion that churns and physically breaks down food
  • Composed of two layers:
    • Longitudinal layer
    • Circular layer

Submucosa

  • Third layer of the alimentary canal
  • Protects the mucosa

Mucosa (Inner Most Layer)

  • Moist inner lining of some organ cavities
  • Composed of three layers:
    • Muscularis mucosae
    • Lamina propria
    • Epithelium

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