Microscopic Structure of Small and Large Intestine

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Which layer of the small intestine is responsible for generating peristaltic contractions?

Serosa

Muscularis Externa (correct)

Submucosa

Crypts of Lieberkühn

What is the function of the crypts of Lieberkühn in the large intestine?

Formation of haustra

Production of mucus and absorption of water and electrolytes (correct)

Immunological role

Generation of peristaltic contractions

Which part of the large intestine lacks villi, unlike the small intestine?

Anus

Rectum

Colon

Cecum (correct)

What is the main function of the submucosa in both the small and large intestines?

Support and nourishment to the mucosal layer Signup and view all the answers

What unique histological features does the appendix share with the large intestine?

Crypts of Lieberkühn and various cell types Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in the small intestine are responsible for producing mucin for the protection and lubrication of the intestinal lumen?

Goblet Cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Enterocytes in the small intestine?

Absorption of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the small intestine plays a crucial role in endocrine secretion?

Duodenum Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the small intestine are responsible for producing hormones that regulate various aspects of digestion?

Enteroendocrine Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in the small intestine are located at the base of the crypts and contribute to the control of intestinal flora?

Paneth Cells Signup and view all the answers

Microscopic Structure of Small and Large Intestine

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Which layer of the small intestine is responsible for generating peristaltic contractions?

What is the function of the crypts of Lieberkühn in the large intestine?

Which part of the large intestine lacks villi, unlike the small intestine?

What is the main function of the submucosa in both the small and large intestines?

What unique histological features does the appendix share with the large intestine?

Which type of cells in the small intestine are responsible for producing mucin for the protection and lubrication of the intestinal lumen?

What is the primary function of Enterocytes in the small intestine?

Which part of the small intestine plays a crucial role in endocrine secretion?

Which cells in the small intestine are responsible for producing hormones that regulate various aspects of digestion?

Which type of cells in the small intestine are located at the base of the crypts and contribute to the control of intestinal flora?

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