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mucosa cells have several purposes. one being lubrication of the vital organs. for instance pluracy is caused by mucosa cells around the lungs not providing enough lubrication for the lungs to move when you breath. mucosa cells are also in your sinus cavities in your head to prevent foreign bacteria or infection from entering the body. there are also mucous cells in your gi tract that aid in the digestion of food. The gastric mucus prevents damage to the wall of the stomach by HCL and so that the wall is not digested by the proteases found in the stomach.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSecretion, Absorption of digested foods, and Protection against bacteria.
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∙ 14y agoThe function of the Mucosa is to secrete mucus which helps move materials through the colon.
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∙ 12y agoTo protect the stomach from the HCl that it produces in order to aid in digestion.
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∙ 10y agoThe function of the mucosa is to warm and humidify air entering through the nose as well as to help to filter out unwanted particles in the air.
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Folds in the gastric mucosa?
The folds of the gastric mucosa are called RUGAE.
What is heterotopic gastric mucosa?
misplaced mucosa cells, so no protection for lining ...
The folds of the mucosa on the internal surface of the stomach are called?
They are called gastric folds.
What is oxyntic mucosa?
75% of gastric glands are present in Oxyntic Mucosa and contain endocrine,chief,parietal and enterochromaffin cells. Oxyntic mucosa is a subtype of mucosal lining present in gastric lumen,a neck like structure subdevided in isthmus,neck and base(fundus)wher all these glands are found Regards, Manjary Upadhyay, Business Training Manager, True Care Business, Piramal Health Care, Delhi
What is nodular mucosa of the duodenal bulb?
There are several diseases and disorders that present as nodular mucosa of the duodenal bulb. Some examples are, heterotopic gastric mucosa, benign lymphoid hyperplasia, Brunner gland hyperplasia, Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.small nodularity in the bulb of duodenum
Folds in the gastric mucosa?
The folds of the gastric mucosa are called RUGAE.
What is gastric mucosal?
The gastric mucosa is located in the stomach. In humans the gastric mucosa is approximately 1 mm thick with a smooth and soft surface.
What is heterotopic gastric mucosa?
misplaced mucosa cells, so no protection for lining ...
What has the author Herbert F Helander written?
Herbert F. Helander has written: 'Ultrastructure of fundus glands of the mouse gastric mucosa' -- subject(s): Gastric juice, Gastric mucosa
What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?
A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.
What is the membrane on the surface of the stomach call?
gastric mucosa
What hormone is secreted by gastric mucosa?
Somatostatin
Digestive fluid formed by stomach mucosa?
Gastric Juice
Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?
gastric Ulcers
How much does gastric mucosa pour out?
pours out as much as 3 LIters of gastric juices_an acid brew so potent it can dissolve nails_ everyday
What gland is found in the mucosa of the small intestine and produces intestinal juice?
The gastric glands produce intestinal juice. Gastric glands are found in the mucosa of the small intestine, where it pours these juices into the small intestines to dissolve fibrin and emulsify fats.
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is to?
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is secretions and absorption. Digestion is also aided by these projections.
