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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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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.
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 heterotopic gastric mucosa?
Heterotopic gastric mucosa refers to the presence of stomach-like tissue in an abnormal location within the gastrointestinal tract. It can occur in various locations, such as the esophagus or small intestine, and is associated with conditions like Barrett's esophagus. Symptoms can include reflux, inflammation, and potentially an increased risk of developing cancer.
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 the membrane covering the surface of the stomaach is?
parietal peritoneum
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.
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.
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 hormone is secreted by gastric mucosa?
Somatostatin
What is the membrane on the surface of the stomach call?
gastric mucosa
Digestive fluid formed by stomach mucosa?
Gastric Juice
Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?
gastric Ulcers
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
How much does gastric mucosa pour out?
The gastric mucosa secretes about 2 to 3 liters of gastric juice per day. This acidic fluid aids in the digestion process by breaking down food components. It contains enzymes, hydrochloric acid, mucus, and intrinsic factor.
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.
What is the the function of gastric gland?
produce gastric juice
