GI Morphology Flashcards
(13 cards)
Tunica Mucosa
Epithelium
Lamina propira
Tunica Submucosa
May contain glands
Contains vasculature
Tunica Muscularis
Gastric mixing and paritalic movement
Tunica Serosa
Adventitia
Continuous with mesentery and periosteum
Organs are covered by _____
Visceral Peritoneum
The Body Wall is covered by
Parietal peritoneum
Mesentary
Connects tissue
Carries blood vessels and nerves to GI tract
Reticulum
Honeycomb
Continuous with esophagus
Omasum
Sheets like a book
Duodenum
Receives ducts from pancreas and liver
Jejunum
Largest part of small intestines
Ileum
Villi and crypts
Primary site of nutrient and drug absorption
Liver
Produces bile salts (aid in fat absorption)
All blood from GI is filtered through liver via hepatic portal system