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Does stomach has muscles?
There are actually FOUR layers of muscle in the stomach.
Does the stomach contain cartilage?
No, the stomach does not contain cartilage. The stomach is a muscular organ that contains layers of smooth muscle tissue and specialized cells that secrete digestive enzymes and acids to aid in food digestion. Cartilage is found in joints and areas where flexibility and support are needed.
How many muscle layers does the stomach have?
There are actually FOUR layers of muscle in the stomach. For an effective explanation you need to find a sectional view of the stomach. 1) the muscularis mucosae - a very thin layer of smooth muscle that functions in altering the surface area of the stomach by moving the villi back and forth. 2) Muscularis Externa - there are THREE layers of this muscle in the stomach (compared to only 2 layers in the small intestine.)The following are ordered from innermost layer to outermost layer. >innermost oblique >middle circular >outer longitudinal Happy studying!
What does the stomach in your digestive system do?
The stomach has 3 muscle layers that help to churn and break down food.
Which layer of smooth muscle in the stomach is arranged longitudinally?
The outermost layer of smooth muscle in the stomach, known as the longitudinal layer, is arranged longitudinally. This layer is part of the three muscle layers that facilitate the contraction and movement of food through the stomach. The other two layers are the circular layer, which encircles the stomach, and an inner oblique layer. Together, these layers work in coordination to mix and propel gastric contents.
How many mucsle layers does the stomach contain?
They r 4 of 'em
How many layers of smooth muscle help with churning of food in the stomach?
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How many muscle layer does the stomach contain?
3
How does mechanicle digestion occur in the stomach?
There are three layers of muscle in the stomach that churn the food over and over to get it well mixed until it turns into chyme.
What does the tissues in the stomach do?
Churns the food?
How is the muscularis externa of the stomach modified?
The muscularis externa of the stomach is modified into three layers of smooth muscle: an inner oblique layer, a middle circular layer, and an outer longitudinal layer. This unique arrangement allows for the mixing and movement of stomach contents during digestion.
How is cardiac muscle similar to stomach smooth muscle?
Cardiac muscle is similar to smooth muscle in that both are involuntary. Cardiac muscle is similar to skeletal muscle because they are both striated.
