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What type of epithelial tissue is serosa?
Tunica serosa is the outermost covering of the digestive tube.In most of the digestive tract (stomach and intestines) it consists of a thin layer of loose connective tissue covered by mesothelium (a type of squamous epithelium that lines body cavities); within the peritoneal cavity, this structure is also referred to as visceral peritoneum.
How does peritonitis effect homeostasis in the body?
Peritonitis occurs when the peritoneum, a thin membranous tissue that covers the walls of the stomach, intestines and other organs in the abdominal cavity, becomes inflamed. This inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection. Although the peritoneum's job is to reinforce the abdominal organs and guard against infection, there are instances when the peritoneum itself becomes infected. It is serious enough to be considered fatal and often requires an emergency surgical procedure.As soon as infection sets in, the whole peritoneum becomes inflamed or pus-filled abscesses may form. When this happens, the muscles of the intestine walls become rigid and the digestive process is hampered as the contents of the intestines cease their forward movement.People stricken with Peritonitis will most commonly experience a dull ache or sharp pain, including swelling and tenderness. This pain will either be localized in the region of the peritoneum, or generalized to include the whole abdomen. This ache or pain will be especially apparent whenever the afflicted person makes a movement involving the peritoneum, like when they cough or flex their hips. There will also be a manifestation of fever and chills, nausea and vomiting caused by paralysis of the intestines, and a rigid abdomen, also known as "washboard abdomen".
What is the function of the serous gland?
It's basically a layer or layers of tissue covering most of the body's "canals" like the stomach, intestine, blood vessels, etc. Some serosa secrete mucus-like substances like in the case of the stomach and intestine which reduces friction when foods are passing in. However, some serosa ang muscular, meaning, they contract, most of the time, involuntarily. Some serosa are also epithelial in nature. These are usually found covering lining the outermost layer.
What does the visceral pleura line?
The pleura space prevent the lungs from getting collapsed. The lungs are totally elastic organs and will collapse to very small ball, if air enters the pleura. You have little fluid and negative pressure in the pleura, to keep the lungs in expanded condition.
What is parietal and visceral?
(1) On February 8, 2012 at 5:57 am Mysandie [0] said:Learning a little Latin helped me to remember:"visceral" refers to inner"pari" = wall"peri" = around"epi" = upon"endo" = inside"myo" = muscleMost people think of the pericardium as just a double-layered, membranous sac (The Pericardial Cavity) that is around the heart. But, the pericardium is actually TRIPLE layered: the visceral layer, the parietal layer, and the fibrous layer (fibrosa).The visceral pericardium is the inner-most layer of the pericardium, and is also known as the Epicardium as it "lays" upon the heart.The Pericardial Cavity lies between the visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium. This cavity is filled with pericardial fluid which serves as a shock absorber by reducing friction between the visceral and parietal layers. The parietal pericardium is an outer layering wall of the Pericardial Cavity between the pericardial membranes.The outer-most layer is the fibrous layer (fibrosa), and contains nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics. This is the layer that can become inflamed, called pericarditis. (As opposed to, endocarditis, which is inflammation of the insidelayer of the heart.)
Besides mesentery what is the serosa of the small intestine also called?
visceral peritoneum
What type of epithelial tissue is serosa?
Tunica serosa is the outermost covering of the digestive tube.In most of the digestive tract (stomach and intestines) it consists of a thin layer of loose connective tissue covered by mesothelium (a type of squamous epithelium that lines body cavities); within the peritoneal cavity, this structure is also referred to as visceral peritoneum.
Membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity?
The membrane that is found in the abdominal cavity is called serous membrane. It composes the visceral and parietal peritoneum and also has extensions called mesenteries, including the greater and lesser omentums.
WhaT one of the major closed body cavities contains connective tissue membranes?
Cranial cavity - serous membranes dorsal cavity = the back ventral cavity - has the thoracic cavity which contains the lungs(parietal pleura and visceral pleura membranes) and the heart (parietal pericardium and visceral pericardium membranes), the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum membranes) and the pelvic cavity which is also peritoneum membranes)
What serous membrane surrounds the stomach?
The visceral segment of the serous membranes encases the internal organs while the parietal segment is responsible for lining the body wall. Serous membranes which care for the needs of the lungs are known as pleurae while the serous membranes which care for the abdominal cavity are known as peritoneum, but are also referred to as peritoneal membranes.
What is the pleurae pericardium and peritoneum also known as?
I would think you mean, 'pleura'. That is a dlicate membrane that covers the lungs and chest wall. The visceral pleura is what covers the lungs, the parietal pleura covers the chest wall and diaphram. 'pericardium' is a double-layered sac surrounding the heart and large vessels entering and leaving the heart. 'peritoneum' is a serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall and envelops the organs contained in the abdomen.
Visceral muscle is also known as what?
single unit smooth muscle
What is autonomic nervous?
It's also known as "visceral nervous system" which unconsciously and involuntary controls your visceral functions (heart and respiration rates, digestion, salivation, and many others).
What is An autonomous system?
It's also known as "visceral nervous system" which unconsciously and involuntary controls your visceral functions (heart and respiration rates, digestion, salivation, and many others).
What is autonomic system?
It's also known as "visceral nervous system" which unconsciously and involuntary controls your visceral functions (heart and respiration rates, digestion, salivation, and many others).
What is the most important body part of a jellyfish?
The visceral part, also known as the autonomic nervous system.
The visceral pericardium is the same as the?
the visceral pericardium is also called the epicardium.
