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What is the membrane covering the surface of the stomaach is?
parietal peritoneum
What are the folds that forms in the gastric mucosa when the stomach is empty?
The folds that form in the gastric mucosa when the stomach is empty are called rugae. These are temporary folds that allow for expansion of the stomach when food is consumed. Rugae help to increase the surface area of the stomach lining for better absorption of nutrients.
Folds in the gastric mucosa?
Gastric folds are the rugae or wrinkles in the inner lining of the stomach. These folds help the stomach expand to accommodate food and aid in the mechanical digestion process. The folds also contain gastric glands which secrete gastric juices to help break down food.
Which of these is lined with mucous-secreting cells called the mucosa?
esophagus Every system that has an outside opening produces mucous. This includes the respiratory, urinary, digestive and urogenital systems. Also the lining of the eye produces mucous. This substance keeps the membranes moist and prevents them from drying out.
The thin epithelial casing that cover the hard palate is called?
The thin epithelial casing that covers the hard palate is called the oral mucosa.
What is the membrane on the surface of the stomach call?
gastric mucosa
What do the folds in the stomach mucosa do?
Folds in the stomach increase the surface area of the mucosa. So you can have more of secreations available for digestion of food.
What is the lining found on the surface of the stomach and small intestine?
Mucosa
What is the term for the long folds of the stomach's inner surface?
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
What is the membrane covering the surface of the stomaach is?
parietal peritoneum
What is lined with mucus-secreting called the mucosa?
stomach
What are the folds that forms in the gastric mucosa when the stomach is empty?
The folds that form in the gastric mucosa when the stomach is empty are called rugae. These are temporary folds that allow for expansion of the stomach when food is consumed. Rugae help to increase the surface area of the stomach lining for better absorption of nutrients.
What is lined with mucous-secreting cells called the mucosa.?
The Stomach
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 occurs when alcohol comes into contact with the mucosa that lines the stomach?
Nothing happens- alcohol is not an acid capable of eating through the mucosa. Stomach acid is, but the mucosa is constantly renewed. In some cases, the mucosa is not enough and the acid irritates the stomach lining- thats known as an ulcer.
What is the term for the folds of the stomach mucosa?
rugae
What process in the stomach hydrochloric acid breaks down food?
Stomach mucosa is what contains hydrochloric acid and several enzymes that break down food in the stomach. Stomach mucosa is also referred to as gastric mucosa.
